For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 65 students in Rutland, SD.
Rutland, SD public middle schools have a diversity score of 0.06, which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 0.59.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rutland, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public middle schools are located in Rutland, SD?
2 public middle schools are located in Rutland, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Rutland?
Rutland public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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