For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 183 students in Wakpala, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Wakpala, SD are Wakpala High School - 01, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakpala, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wakpala have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Wakpala, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakpala High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 9-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Wakpala Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Wakpala Middle School - 04
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12250 Sd Hwy 1806
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 6-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Wakpala, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wakpala, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Wakpala, SD include Wakpala High School - 01, Wakpala Elementary - 02 and Wakpala Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in Wakpala?
3 public schools are located in Wakpala.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakpala?
Wakpala 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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