| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Howard School District 48-3 | Canova | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 351 | 4 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Miner County compares
It enrolls 351 students across 4 schools. Its rating of 9/10 is above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Miner County, South Dakota
Miner County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Miner County is Howard School District 48-3 (9/10). 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 Miner County, SD?
1 school district serves zip codes in Miner County, SD. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Miner County, SD?
Of the districts serving Miner County, Howard School District 48-3 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th 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.