For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 973 students in Dell Rapids, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 486 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in Dell Rapids, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Dell Rapids, SD are Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dell Rapids, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Dell Rapids have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Dell Rapids, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #33.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dell Rapids, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Dell Rapids, SD include Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Dell Rapids?
3 public schools are located in Dell Rapids.
What percentage of students in Dell Rapids go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in Dell Rapids are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dell Rapids?
Dell Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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