For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 322 students in Haakon County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Haakon County, SD are Milesville Elementary - 08, Philip High School - 01 and Philip Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haakon County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Haakon County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Haakon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Philip High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #33.
Philip Jr. High - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #44.
Philip Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Haakon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Po Box 226
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Grades: K-6
| 29 students
Po Box 226
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Midland, SD 57552
(605) 843-2561
Grades: 7-8
| 9 students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Haakon County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Haakon County, SD include Milesville Elementary - 08, Philip High School - 01 and Philip Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in Haakon County?
4 public schools are located in Haakon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Haakon County?
Haakon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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