For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 493 students in Sanborn County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Sanborn County, SD are Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sanborn County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
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 Sanborn County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sanborn Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Woonsocket High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Woonsocket Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Upland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
24221 412th Ave
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Sanborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 68
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sanborn County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Sanborn County, SD include Sanborn Central Middle School - 02, Sanborn Central High School - 01 and Sanborn Central Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Sanborn County?
6 public schools are located in Sanborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn County?
Sanborn County 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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