For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 322 students in Arlington, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, SD are Arlington Jr. High - 03, Arlington Elementary - 02 and Arlington High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Arlington, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arlington Jr. High - 03
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5741
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Arlington High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5598
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
306 S Main St
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5597
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 983-5597
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Gr: K-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
21727 452nd Ave
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Arlington, SD 57212
(605) 482-8244
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, SD include Arlington Jr. High - 03, Arlington Elementary - 02 and Arlington High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
6 public schools are located in Arlington.
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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