For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 1,138 students in Spink County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Spink County, SD are Northwestern High School - 01, Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and Doland Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spink County, 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 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Spink County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Spink County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
Doland Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
Camrose Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16950 400 Ave
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Frankfort, SD 57440
(605) 635-6302
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
Rank: #88.
Hillside Colony High School - 07
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Doland High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Rank: #1010.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #1111.
Northwestern Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #1212.
Redfield High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Rank: #1313.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18206 Spink Ln
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Rank: #1414.
Redfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #1515.
Doland Jr. High - 02
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Grades: 7-8
| 15 students
Rank: #1616.
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
Rank: #1717.
Redfield Middle School - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 6-8
| 103 students
Rank: #1818.
Turtle Creek High School - 04
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
111 E 6th Ave
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Turtle Creek Elementary School - 06
Special Education School
17267 3rd St
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Grades: 2-8
| n/a students
Spink County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
130 3rd St Sw
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Conde, SD 57434
(605) 382-5231
Grades: 7-8
| 6 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: PK-8
| 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Grades: PK-7
| 69 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Grades: 8
| 8 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Spink County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Spink County, SD include Northwestern High School - 01, Glendale Colony Elementary - 04 and Doland Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in Spink County?
21 public schools are located in Spink County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spink County?
Spink County public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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