For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 94 students in Kadoka, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kadoka, SD are Kadoka Middle School - 03, Midland Elementary - 11 and Interior Elementary - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kadoka, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kadoka have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kadoka, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Midland Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Gr: K-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kadoka, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kadoka, SD include Kadoka Middle School - 03, Midland Elementary - 11 and Interior Elementary - 09.
How many public middle schools are located in Kadoka?
4 public middle schools are located in Kadoka.
What is the racial composition of students in Kadoka?
Kadoka public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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