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Best Minnehaha County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public middle schools serving 7,530 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Minnehaha County, SD are Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Patrick Henry Middle School - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnehaha County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Minnehaha County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Minnehaha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Gr: 7-8 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Gr: 6-8 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School - 04
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 1,133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Baltic Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 6-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Garretson Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
West Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1414.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Gr: 6-8 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1717.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Brandon Valley Middle School - 02, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Patrick Henry Middle School - 07.
How many public middle schools are located in Minnehaha County?
26 public middle schools are located in Minnehaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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