Best Canistota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 68 students in Canistota, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Canistota, SD is Canistota Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canistota, SD public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Canistota have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Canistota, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canistota Middle School - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Gr: 6-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Canistota, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Canistota, SD include Canistota Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Canistota?
1 public middle schools are located in Canistota.
What is the racial composition of students in Canistota?
Canistota public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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