For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 453 students in Parker, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Parker, SD are Parker Jr. High - 03, Parker Elementary - 02 and Parker High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parker have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Parker, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Jr. High - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Parker High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parker, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Parker, SD include Parker Jr. High - 03, Parker Elementary - 02 and Parker High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Parker?
3 public schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.