Best 57368 South Dakota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 58 students in 57368, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57368, SD are Plankinton Middle School - 03 and Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57368 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57368, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best 57368, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57368, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57368, SD include Plankinton Middle School - 03 and Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in 57368?
3 public middle schools are located in 57368.
What is the racial composition of students in 57368?
57368 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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