For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 213 students in White, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in White, SD are Deubrook Jr. High - 02, Deubrook High School - 01 and Red Willow Colony School - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White, 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 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in White have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in White, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deubrook Jr. High - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Deubrook High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 School Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
White, SD 57276
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Red Willow Colony School - 09
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20019 474th Ave
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
White, SD 57275
(605) 629-1152
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48088 210th St
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
White, SD 57276
(605) 542-2541
Gr: K-8 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #55.
Norfeld Colony Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20426 482nd Ave
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
White, SD 57276
(605) 794-1152
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in White, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in White, SD include Deubrook Jr. High - 02, Deubrook High School - 01 and Red Willow Colony School - 09.
How many public schools are located in White?
5 public schools are located in White.
What is the racial composition of students in White?
White public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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