| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Valley School District 49-2 | Brandon | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 4,948 | 12 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Dell Rapids School District 49-3 | Dell Rapids | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 982 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Baltic School District 49-1 | Baltic | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 608 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| West Central School District 49-7 | Hartford | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,412 | 6 | K–12 | 2 |
| Tri-Valley School District 49-6 | Colton | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 945 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
| Sioux Falls School District 49-5 | Sioux Falls | 4/10 Below Average · 35th pct | 25,123 | 43 | PK–12 | 7 |
| Garretson School District 49-4 | Garretson | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 460 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Minnehaha County compares
Together they enroll 34,478 students across 73 schools. The largest is Sioux Falls School District 49-5 with 25,123 students. Districts here average 6.6/10, above the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Minnehaha County, South Dakota
Minnehaha County has 7 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Minnehaha County is Brandon Valley School District 49-2 (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 Minnehaha County, SD?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha County, SD?
Of the districts serving Minnehaha County, Brandon Valley School District 49-2 has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th 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.