For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 481 students in Garretson, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Garretson, SD are Garretson Middle School - 03, Garretson Elementary - 02 and Garretson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garretson, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Garretson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 九游体育s in Garretson, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garretson Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: #22.
Garretson Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Garretson High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Grades: 9-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garretson, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Garretson, SD include Garretson Middle School - 03, Garretson Elementary - 02 and Garretson High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Garretson?
3 public schools are located in Garretson.
What is the racial composition of students in Garretson?
Garretson public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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