For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 150 students in Tripp, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Tripp, SD are Tripp-delmont High School - 01, Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 and Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tripp have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Tripp, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tripp-delmont High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40248 293rd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Rank: #33.
Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28781 402nd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Gr: K-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Rank: #44.
Tripp Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Tripp, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Gr: PK-4 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Gr: PK-4 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tripp, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Tripp, SD include Tripp-delmont High School - 01, Clearfield Colony Elementary - 07 and Greenwood Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public schools are located in Tripp?
4 public schools are located in Tripp.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp?
Tripp public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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