For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 233 students in Wilmot, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmot, SD are Wilmot High School - 01, Wilmot Elementary - 02 and Wilmot Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilmot, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wilmot have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Wilmot, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilmot High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Wilmot Elementary - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Wilmot Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilmot, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilmot, SD include Wilmot High School - 01, Wilmot Elementary - 02 and Wilmot Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Wilmot?
3 public schools are located in Wilmot.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilmot?
Wilmot public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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