For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,004 students in 57252, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 122 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 57252, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57252, SD are Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank High School - 01 and Milbank Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57252 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57252, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57252, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milbank Elementary - 03
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Gr: PK-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Milbank High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5546
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Milbank Middle School - 02
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Park Ave
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-5519
Gr: 6-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57252, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57252, SD include Milbank Elementary - 03, Milbank High School - 01 and Milbank Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57252?
3 public schools are located in 57252.
What percentage of students in 57252 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 57252 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57252?
57252 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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