Best Summit Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 152 students in Summit, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Summit, SD is Summit Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Summit, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Summit have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Summit, SD (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Sunrise Colony - 15
45425 152nd St
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 882-6340
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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Summit, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: 7-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Summit, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Summit, SD include Summit Elementary - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Summit?
2 public middle schools are located in Summit.
What is the racial composition of students in Summit?
Summit public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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