Top Rankings
Parkston School District 33-3 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 587 students in Parkston School District 33-3. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Parkston School District 33-3 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
7 Schools
734 Schools
# Students
587 Students
146,041 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
10,645 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Parkston School District 33-3, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#66 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
# American Indian Students
14 Students
20,873 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
14%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,252 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
11,917 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
4,730 Students
% Black Students
2%
3%
# White Students
524 Students
97,780 Students
% White Students
89%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
21 Students
8,292 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
43
3,175
# Students in K Grade:
68
11,936
# Students in 1st Grade:
50
10,796
# Students in 2nd Grade:
44
10,955
# Students in 3rd Grade:
39
10,445
# Students in 4th Grade:
44
10,671
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
10,790
# Students in 6th Grade:
38
10,961
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
11,058
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
11,237
# Students in 9th Grade:
45
12,230
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
11,381
# Students in 11th Grade:
40
10,546
# Students in 12th Grade:
33
9,860
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,508 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,121. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,189 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,508
$13,121
Spending / Student
$10,189
$12,623
Best Parkston School District 33-3 Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkston High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Parkston Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Our Home
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 5-12
| 29 students
Rank: #44.
Parkston Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
Rank: #55.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 36 students
Rank: #66.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Grades: PK-8
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
41844 269th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 manages 7 public schools serving 587 students.
What is the rank of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 is ranked #66 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston School District 33-3?
89% of Parkston School District 33-3 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Parkston School District 33-3's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,189 is less than the state median of $12,623. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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