For the 2025 school year, there are 17 online public schools serving 3,317 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota online public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Learn more about how online public schools and online high schools work.
Best Online Public Schools in South Dakota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
High Plains - 06
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 5th St
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Oglala Lakota County Virtual High School - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14 New Wolf Creek Rd
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6702
Grades: 9-12
| 167 students
Rank: #44.
Isucceed - 92
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Todd County Achievement Middle School - 18
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
181 W Denver St
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3544
Grades: 6-8
| 14 students
Rank: #66.
Flandreau Middle School - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2705
Grades: 5-8
| 188 students
Rank: #77.
Flandreau Elementary - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Community Dr
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Flandreau, SD 57028
(605) 997-2780
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Rank: #88.
Wessington Springs High School Cyber School - 92
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
302 Dakota Ave N
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9391
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #99.
Red Shirt School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Grades: PK-8
| 49 students
Rank: #1010.
Todd County Elementary - 16
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27011 Us Highway 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3506
Grades: K-5
| 509 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Batesland School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Grades: PK-8
| 209 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
He Dog Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25300 Bia #4
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Parmelee, SD 57566
(605) 856-3553
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #1313.
Todd County Middle School - 10
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27000 Us Hwy 83
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Mission, SD 57555
(605) 856-3504
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #1414.
Rockyford School - 03
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Grades: PK-8
| 434 students
Rank: #1515.
Wolf Creek School - 02
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Grades: PK-8
| 570 students
Rank: n/an/a
206 School Street
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 455-6693
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many online public schools are offered in South Dakota?
17 online public schools are available for South Dakota students.
What is the racial composition of online public schools students in South Dakota?
South Dakota online public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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