For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 120 students in Doland, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Doland, SD are Hillside Colony Elementary - 04, Hillside Colony High School - 07 and Doland High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Doland, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Doland have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Doland, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillside Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-5302
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
Hillside Colony High School - 07
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18248 Hillside Ln
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6302
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Doland High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Doland Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Doland Jr. High - 02
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Doland, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Doland, SD include Hillside Colony Elementary - 04, Hillside Colony High School - 07 and Doland High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Doland?
5 public schools are located in Doland.
What is the racial composition of students in Doland?
Doland public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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