For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 429 students in Wessington Springs, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Wessington Springs, SD are Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wessington Springs, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wessington Springs have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Wessington Springs, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 7-8
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Wessington Springs High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Rank: #44.
Spring Valley Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #55.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: n/an/a
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9500
Grades: K-6
| 7 students
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 7-8
| 23 students
Wessington Springs, South Dakota 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wessington Springs, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Wessington Springs, SD include Wessington Springs Jr. High - 04, Wessington Springs High School - 01 and Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Wessington Springs?
7 public schools are located in Wessington Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Wessington Springs?
Wessington Springs public schools minority enrollment is 3% 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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