Best Artesian Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 70 students in Artesian, SD.

The top-ranked public middle schools in Artesian, SD are Sanborn Central Middle School - 02 and Upland Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Artesian, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Artesian have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).