For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 732 students in Colton, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Colton, SD are Tri-valley High School - 01, Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02 and Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Colton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: K-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 5-8 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colton, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Colton, SD include Tri-valley High School - 01, Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02 and Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Colton?
3 public schools are located in Colton.
What is the racial composition of students in Colton?
Colton public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Colton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Colton include: Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02 vs. Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
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