For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 561 students in Parkston School District 33-3. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Overview
This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
6 Schools
727 Schools
# Students
561 Students
146,864 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
10,621 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 148 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
82%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.53
% American Indian
2%
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
90%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,041 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,047. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,661 is less than the state median of $12,552. 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
$12,041
$13,047
Spending / Student
$10,661
$12,552
Best Parkston School District 33-3 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Parkston Middle School - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102a S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 5-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 manages 6 public schools serving 561 students.
What is the rank of Parkston School District 33-3?
Parkston School District 33-3 is ranked #51 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston School District 33-3?
90% 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 1% 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 $10,661 is less than the state median of $12,552. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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