For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 546 students in Webster, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Webster, SD are Webster Area Elementary - 03, Webster Area High School - 01 and Webster Area Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Webster have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Webster, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Webster Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-3548
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Webster Area Middle School - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
733 E 2nd St
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Webster, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Webster, SD include Webster Area Elementary - 03, Webster Area High School - 01 and Webster Area Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in Webster?
3 public schools are located in Webster.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster?
Webster public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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