| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Valley School District 05-5 | Sinai | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 739 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Deubrook School District 05-6 | Astoria | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 423 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Brookings School District 05-1 | Aurora | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 3,431 | 6 | K–12 | 3 |
| Elkton School District 05-3 | Elkton | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 441 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Brookings County compares
Together they enroll 5,034 students across 19 schools. The largest is Brookings School District 05-1 with 3,431 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Brookings County, South Dakota
Brookings County has 4 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Brookings County is Sioux Valley School District 05-5 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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