Best Public Schools in Wakpala, SD (2026)

Best Wakpala Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 183 students in Wakpala, SD.

The top-ranked public schools in Wakpala, SD are Wakpala High School - 01, 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 schools have an score of 12% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wakpala have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Wakpala, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Wakpala High School - 01

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Rank: #22.

Wakpala Elementary - 02

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
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12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: #33.

Wakpala Middle School - 04

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
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12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wakpala, South Dakota

Wakpala, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Wakpala Junior High School (Closed 2005)

Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040

Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wakpala, SD?

The top-ranked public schools in Wakpala, SD include Wakpala High School - 01, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04.

How many public schools are located in Wakpala?

3 public schools are located in Wakpala.

What is the racial composition of students in Wakpala?

Wakpala public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).