For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 students in Selby, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Selby, SD are Selby Elementary - 02, Selby Middle School - 03 and Selby High School - 01. 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 45% (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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Selby, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Selby Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: PK-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Selby Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: 6-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 Middle School - 03 and Selby High School - 01.
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 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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