For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 224 students in Armour, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Armour, SD are Armour High School - 01, Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Armour, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Armour have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Armour, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armour High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
604 3rd St
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2153
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Armour Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Armour, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Armour, SD include Armour High School - 01, Armour Elementary - 02 and Armour Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Armour?
3 public schools are located in Armour.
What is the racial composition of students in Armour?
Armour public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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