For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 57 students in Montrose, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Montrose, SD is Montrose High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Montrose, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Montrose High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Montrose, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montrose High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Montrose, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Montrose, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montrose, SD include Montrose High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Montrose?
1 public high schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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