For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,106 students in Moody County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Moody County, SD are Colman Elementary - 03, Colman-egan High School - 01 and Colman-egan Jr. High - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moody County, 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 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Moody County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Moody County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colman Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Colman-egan High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Flandreau High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2455
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2455
Gr: 9-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22941 487th Ave
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
1132 N Crescent Street
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-3773
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Moody County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Moody County, SD include Colman Elementary - 03, Colman-egan High School - 01 and Colman-egan Jr. High - 02.
How many public schools are located in Moody County?
8 public schools are located in Moody County.
What is the racial composition of students in Moody County?
Moody County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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