For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 156 students in Parkston, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parkston, SD are Parkston Middle School - 05, Our Home and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parkston, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Parkston have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Parkston, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkston Middle School - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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%
Rank: #33.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Parkston, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Parkston, SD include Parkston Middle School - 05, Our Home and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Parkston?
3 public middle schools are located in Parkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston?
Parkston public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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