For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 64 students in Ethan, SD. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ethan, SD are Ethan Jr. High - 03 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ethan, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Ethan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ethan, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan Jr. High - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: 7-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ethan, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ethan, SD include Ethan Jr. High - 03 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Ethan has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public middle schools are located in Ethan?
2 public middle schools are located in Ethan.
What is the racial composition of students in Ethan?
Ethan public middle schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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