For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 351 students in Alcester, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Alcester, SD are Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04, Alcester-hudson High School - 01 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcester, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alcester have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Alcester, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Gr: K-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Alcester-hudson High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-1890
Gr: 7-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Gr: PK | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alcester, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Alcester, SD include Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04, Alcester-hudson High School - 01 and Alcester-hudson Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Alcester?
4 public schools are located in Alcester.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcester?
Alcester public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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