For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 190 students in 57368, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57368, SD are Plankinton Elementary - 02, Plankinton Middle School - 03 and Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57368 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57368, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57368, SD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: PK-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Plankinton Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 4-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07
Special Education School
1400 E 10th St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-5437
Gr: 5-8 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 57368, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57368, SD include Plankinton Elementary - 02, Plankinton Middle School - 03 and Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57368?
4 public elementary schools are located in 57368.
What is the racial composition of students in 57368?
57368 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (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.