For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 258 students in Rutland, SD.
Rutland, SD public schools have a diversity score of 0.15, which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 0.53.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Rutland, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: PK-5 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rutland, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Rutland, SD?
4 public schools are located in Rutland, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland?
Rutland public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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