For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 672 students in Beresford, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Beresford, SD are Beresford Elementary - 02, Beresford High School - 01 and Beresford Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beresford, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Beresford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Beresford, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beresford Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
209 S 4th St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-5012
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Beresford High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2145
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Beresford Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Maple St
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Beresford, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspire High School - 02 (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Woodfield Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Beresford, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Beresford, SD include Beresford Elementary - 02, Beresford High School - 01 and Beresford Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Beresford?
3 public schools are located in Beresford.
What is the racial composition of students in Beresford?
Beresford public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).