For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 876 students in Day County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Day County, SD are Webster Area High School - 01, Waubay Elementary - 02 and Webster Area Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Day County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Day County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
Rank: #55.
Waubay High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #66.
Waubay Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Grades: K-8
| 156 students
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4561
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
302 East Bjornson Ave
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Roslyn, SD 57261
(605) 486-4311
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Day County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Day County, SD include Webster Area High School - 01, Waubay Elementary - 02 and Webster Area Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in Day County?
7 public schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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