For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,001 students in Harrisburg, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, SD are Liberty Elementary - 02, Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 and Harrisburg High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Harrisburg, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg South Middle School - 03
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Cliff Ave
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg High School - 01
(Math: 33% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 1,478 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Elementary - 06
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Tom Sawyer Trl
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Harrisburg, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Harrisburg, SD include Liberty Elementary - 02, Harrisburg South Middle School - 03 and Harrisburg High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Harrisburg, SD?
4 public schools are located in Harrisburg, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg, SD?
Harrisburg, SD public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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