Best Wolsey Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 students in Wolsey, SD.

The top-ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD are Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wolsey, SD public schools have an score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wolsey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Wolsey, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
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375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221

Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #22.

Wolsey Wessington High School - 01

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
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375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221

Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #33.

Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221

Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Wolsey, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Wolsey Middle School (Closed 2023)

375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221

Gr: 5-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD?

The top-ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD include Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02.

How many public schools are located in Wolsey?

3 public schools are located in Wolsey.

What is the racial composition of students in Wolsey?

Wolsey public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).