Best Tulare Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 62 students in Tulare, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tulare, SD are Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Tulare, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
18206 Spink Ln
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: 7-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Tulare, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Tulare, SD include Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Tulare?
3 public middle schools are located in Tulare.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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