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Best Wakonda Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Wakonda, SD.

The top-ranked public school in Wakonda, SD is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Wakonda, SD public school have an score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wakonda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Wakonda, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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Bottom 50%

202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wakonda, South Dakota

Wakonda, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Wakonda Hi School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Wakonda Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wakonda, SD?

The top-ranked public schools in Wakonda, SD include Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.

How many public schools are located in Wakonda?

1 public schools are located in Wakonda.

What is the racial composition of students in Wakonda?

Wakonda public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).