Top 10 Best South Dakota Special Education Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 19 special education public schools serving 296 students in South Dakota.
The top ranked special education public schools in South Dakota are Flex - 45, Structured Teaching - 12 and Success Academy - 39. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dakota special education public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 54% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best South Dakota Special Education Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy - 39
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 24 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Campus - 41 Elementary School
Special Education School
2101 W 41st St Ste 47
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Grades: 12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06 Elementary School
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincoln Building - 44 Elementary School
Special Education School
851 West St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Grades: 12
| 26 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07 Elementary School
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi High School - 02
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive - 05
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Transitions - 03 Elementary School
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06
Special Education School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 2-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked special education public schools in South Dakota?
The top ranked special education public schools in South Dakota are Flex - 45, Structured Teaching - 12 and Success Academy - 39.
How many special education public schools are located in South Dakota?
19 special education public schools are located in South Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dakota?
South Dakota special education public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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