For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 538 students in Parkston, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Parkston, SD are Parkston Elementary - 02, Parkston High School - 01 and Our Home. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkston, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Parkston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Parkston, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkston Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Our Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 18 students
Rank: #44.
Parkston Jr. High - 05
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 7-8
| 62 students
Rank: #55.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
41844 269th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parkston, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Parkston, SD include Parkston Elementary - 02, Parkston High School - 01 and Our Home.
How many public schools are located in Parkston, SD?
6 public schools are located in Parkston, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston, SD?
Parkston, SD public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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