Best 57716 South Dakota Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 591 students in 57716, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in 57716, SD are Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 and Lakota Tech High School - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 57716 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57716, SD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57716 have a Graduation Rate of 30%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lakota Tech High School - 10, with 50-59% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best 57716, SD Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Lakota Tech High School - 10
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6697
Gr: 9-12 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
206 School Street
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 57716, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57716, SD include Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92 and Lakota Tech High School - 10.
How many public high schools are located in 57716?
3 public high schools are located in 57716.
What is the racial composition of students in 57716?
57716 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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