Best Jerauld County Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 429 students in Jerauld County, SD.

The top ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jerauld County, SD public schools have an score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jerauld County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
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302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391

Gr: 7-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Wessington Springs High School - 01

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
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302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391

Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%

Rank: #33.

Wessington Springs Elementary - 02

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
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904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754

Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #44.

Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311

Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: #55.

Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391

Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 54:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Rank: n/an/a

Wessington Springs Elementary Cyber School - 94

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904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500

Gr: K-6 | 7 students

Rank: n/an/a

Wessington Springs Middle School Cyber School - 93

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302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311

Gr: 7-8 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 13%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Alpena Elementary School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258

Gr: K-5 | 6 students

Alpena Hi School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258

Gr: 9-12 | 6 students

Alpena Middle School (Closed 2004)

Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258

Gr: 6-8 | 5 students

Spring Valley High School - 06 (Closed 2013)

23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311

Gr: 9-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.

How many public schools are located in Jerauld County?

7 public schools are located in Jerauld County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?

Jerauld County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).