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Best Todd County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,586 students in Todd County, SD (there are 3 private schools, serving 633 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Todd County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Todd County, SD are Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and O'kreek Elementary - 14. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Todd County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Todd County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Todd County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
Rank: #33.
O'kreek Elementary - 14
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
44 School St
Okreek, SD 57563
(605) 856-3507
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
233 Yellow Cloud Dr
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Rosebud Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
405 Spotted Tail Dr
Rosebud, SD 57570
(605) 747-2411
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
St. Francis Indian School
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: K-12 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Todd County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Todd County, SD include Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and O'kreek Elementary - 14.
How many public schools are located in Todd County?
12 public schools are located in Todd County.
What percentage of students in Todd County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Todd County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Todd County?
Todd County public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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