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Best South Dakota Online Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 online public schools serving 3,234 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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Best Online Public Schools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 82:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Gr: 6-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #66.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #77.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Red Shirt School - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #99.
Flandreau Elementary - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Gr: K-4 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Batesland School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
He Dog Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28152 Hwy 63
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Gr: K-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1414.
Rockyford School - 03
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1515.
Wolf Creek School - 02
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public schools are offered in South Dakota?
16 online public schools are available for South Dakota students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in South Dakota?
South Dakota online public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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