Best Wakonda Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 161 students in Wakonda, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Wakonda, SD is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakonda, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wakonda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Wakonda, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wakonda, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Wakonda, SD include Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Wakonda?
1 public schools are located in Wakonda.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakonda?
Wakonda public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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