| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington School District 38-1 | Arlington | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 303 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lake Preston School District 38-3 | Erwin | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 187 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| De Smet School District 38-2 | De Smet | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 327 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Iroquois School District 02-3 | Iroquois | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 241 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oldham-Ramona-Rutland School District 39-6 | Oldham | Not rated | — | — | PK–12 | 1 |
How Kingsbury County compares
Together they enroll 1,058 students across 14 schools. The largest is De Smet School District 38-2 with 327 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 5 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Kingsbury County, South Dakota
Kingsbury County has 5 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kingsbury County is Arlington School District 38-1 (10/10). 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kingsbury County, SD?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Kingsbury County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kingsbury County, SD?
Of the districts serving Kingsbury County, Arlington School District 38-1 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.