For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 222 students in Iroquois, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 33 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Iroquois, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Iroquois, SD are Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05, Iroquois High School - 01 and Iroquois Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Iroquois have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Iroquois, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21085 415th Ave
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Gr: 4-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Iroquois High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Iroquois Elementary - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Iroquois Middle School - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
111 E Washita St
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2426
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Iroquois, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 98
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Iroquois, SD 57353
(605) 546-2210
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iroquois, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Iroquois, SD include Pearl Creek Colony Elementary - 05, Iroquois High School - 01 and Iroquois Elementary - 04.
How many public schools are located in Iroquois?
4 public schools are located in Iroquois.
What percentage of students in Iroquois go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Iroquois are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois?
Iroquois public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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