For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 136 students in Wakpala, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wakpala, SD are Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakpala, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wakpala have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wakpala, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakpala Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: K-5 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wakpala, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wakpala, SD include Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wakpala?
2 public elementary schools are located in Wakpala.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakpala?
Wakpala public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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