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Best Kadoka Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 303 students in Kadoka, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Kadoka, SD are Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Area High School - 01 and Kadoka Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kadoka, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kadoka have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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 Kadoka, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kadoka Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Kadoka Area High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2172
Gr: 9-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Midland Elementary - 11
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 Main St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2171
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
Rank: #55.
Interior Elementary - 09
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 A St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Longvalley Elementary - 10
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
26840 Sd Hwy 73
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Kadoka, South Dakota

Kadoka, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Interior Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Kadoka Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Longvalley Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Po Box 99
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Kadoka, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Kadoka, SD include Kadoka Middle School - 03, Kadoka Area High School - 01 and Kadoka Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Kadoka?
6 public schools are located in Kadoka.
What is the racial composition of students in Kadoka?
Kadoka public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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