For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 630 students in Milbank, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milbank, SD are Milbank Elementary - 03 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Milbank have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Milbank, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milbank Elementary - 03
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Milbank Middle School - 02
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Gr: 6-8 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Milbank, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Milbank, SD include Milbank Elementary - 03 and Milbank Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Milbank?
2 public elementary schools are located in Milbank.
What is the racial composition of students in Milbank?
Milbank public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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