Best Irene Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Irene, SD.

The top ranked public schools in Irene, SD are Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Irene, SD public schools have an score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Irene have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Irene, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Irene - Wakonda High School - 01

(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
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130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04

(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
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130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

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Irene, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Irene Hi School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Irene Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Irene, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Irene, SD include Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04.

How many public schools are located in Irene?

2 public schools are located in Irene.

What is the racial composition of students in Irene?

Irene public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).