For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 139 students in Parkston, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Parkston, SD are 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Parkston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public high schools.
Parkston, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Parkston High School - 01, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Parkston, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Parkston, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Parkston, SD include Parkston High School - 01 and Our Home.
How many public high schools are located in Parkston?
2 public high schools are located in Parkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston?
Parkston public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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