For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 183 students in Selby, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Selby, SD are Selby Elementary - 02, Selby High School - 01 and Selby Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selby, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Selby have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Selby, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Selby Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Selby High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Selby Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Selby, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Selby, SD include Selby Elementary - 02, Selby High School - 01 and Selby Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Selby?
3 public schools are located in Selby.
What is the racial composition of students in Selby?
Selby public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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