For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 45 students in 57368, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 57368, SD are Plankinton Jr. High - 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 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57368, SD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
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 Jr. High - 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 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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