Best Aberdeen Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 955 students in Aberdeen, SD.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD are Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Aberdeen, SD public middle schools have an score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Aberdeen, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Holgate Middle School - 02

(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
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Top 30%

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2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700

Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Rank: #22.

Simmons Middle School - 03

(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
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Bottom 50%

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1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900

Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: n/an/a

Sdsbvi Elementary - 01

Special Education School

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605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Aberdeen, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900

Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)

Vocational School

640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800

Gr: 9-12

New Beginnings - 89 (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100

Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD include Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03.

How many public middle schools are located in Aberdeen?

3 public middle schools are located in Aberdeen.

What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?

Aberdeen public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).