For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 128 students in Tulare, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Tulare, SD are Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tulare, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Tulare have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Tulare, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17866 Glendale Dr
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Spink Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18206 Spink Ln
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 4th Ave
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Tulare, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: K-8 | 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4171
Gr: PK-7 | 69 students
Po Box 108
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Tulare, SD 57476
(605) 596-4172
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 2%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tulare, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Tulare, SD include Glendale Colony Elementary - 04, Spink Colony Elementary - 03 and Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Tulare?
4 public schools are located in Tulare.
What is the racial composition of students in Tulare?
Tulare public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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