For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 86 students in Philip, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Philip, SD are Philip Jr. High - 03 and Milesville Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philip, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Philip have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Philip, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Philip Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Gr: 6-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Philip, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 50%
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Philip, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Philip, SD include Philip Jr. High - 03 and Milesville Elementary - 08.
How many public middle schools are located in Philip?
2 public middle schools are located in Philip.
What is the racial composition of students in Philip?
Philip public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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