For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,371 students in Mission, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 11 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Mission, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mission, SD are Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and Todd County High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mission, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Mission have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Mission, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Klein Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
28959 299th St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 378-3854
Gr: K-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #22.
Todd County Achievement High School - 17
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1
Rank: #33.
Todd County High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 Main St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3503
Gr: 9-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Resource Center - 11
Special Education School
815 Ave D
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3513
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mission, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Mission, SD include Klein Elementary - 08, Todd County Achievement High School - 17 and Todd County High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Mission?
7 public schools are located in Mission.
What percentage of students in Mission go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Mission are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mission?
Mission public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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