For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 876 students in Day County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Day County, SD are Waubay Elementary - 02, Webster Area Elementary - 03 and Webster Area High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Day County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Day County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: PK-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Waubay High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Waubay Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: 7-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Gr: K-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 158:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Day County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Day County, SD include Waubay Elementary - 02, Webster Area Elementary - 03 and Webster Area High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Day County?
7 public schools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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