Best White River Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 420 students in White River, SD.

The top-ranked public schools in White River, SD are Norris Elementary - 08, White River High School - 01 and White River Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

White River, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in White River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).