For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 304 students in 57368, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in 57368, SD are Plankinton Elementary - 02, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 and Plankinton High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57368 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57368, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57368, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Plankinton High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Plankinton Jr. High - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 7-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 4-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach - 06
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57368, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57368, SD include Plankinton Elementary - 02, Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05 and Plankinton High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in 57368?
7 public schools are located in 57368.
What is the racial composition of students in 57368?
57368 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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