For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 418 students in Stanley County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Stanley County, SD are Stanley County Elementary - 08, Cheyenne Elementary - 06 and Stanley County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanley County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Stanley County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Stanley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanley County Elementary - 08
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17 E 2nd Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24882 196th St
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Stanley County High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Stanley County Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10 E Main Ave
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7743
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Stanley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25431 Us Hwy 14/34
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
18442 Mission Ridge Road
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
(605) 223-7745
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stanley County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Stanley County, SD include Stanley County Elementary - 08, Cheyenne Elementary - 06 and Stanley County High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Stanley County?
4 public schools are located in Stanley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanley County?
Stanley County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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