Best Milbank Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,004 students in Milbank, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 138 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Milbank, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).

The top ranked public schools in Milbank, SD are Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank High School - 01 and Milbank Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Milbank, SD public schools have an score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Milbank have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Milbank, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Milbank Elementary - 03

(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
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507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615

Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Milbank High School - 01

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
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1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546

Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Rank: #33.

Milbank Middle School - 02

(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
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1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519

Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public schools in Milbank, SD include Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank High School - 01 and Milbank Middle School - 02.

How many public schools are located in Milbank?

3 public schools are located in Milbank.

What percentage of students in Milbank go to public school?

88% of all K-12 students in Milbank are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in Milbank?

Milbank public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).