For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 200 students in Parmelee, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Parmelee, SD is He Dog Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parmelee, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parmelee have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Parmelee, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Parmelee, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Parmelee, SD include He Dog Elementary - 05.
How many public schools are located in Parmelee?
1 public schools are located in Parmelee.
What is the racial composition of students in Parmelee?
Parmelee public schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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