Best Public Schools in Carpenter, SD (2025-26)

Best Carpenter Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 42 students in Carpenter, SD.

The top ranked public school in Carpenter, SD is Fordham Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Carpenter, SD public school have an score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carpenter have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Carpenter, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fordham Colony Elementary - 04

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
:

Bottom 50%

533 Fordham Dr
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606

Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Carpenter, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Carpenter, SD include Fordham Colony Elementary - 04.

How many public schools are located in Carpenter?

1 public schools are located in Carpenter.

What is the racial composition of students in Carpenter?

Carpenter public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).