For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 131 students in Corsica, SD (there are , serving 95 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Corsica, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Corsica, SD are Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03 and Corsica-stickney High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corsica, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Corsica have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Corsica, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Corsica-stickney High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Corsica, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 E Main
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Corsica, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Corsica, SD include Corsica-stickney Jr. High - 03 and Corsica-stickney High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Corsica?
2 public schools are located in Corsica.
What percentage of students in Corsica go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Corsica are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Corsica?
Corsica public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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