For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 299 students in Howard, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Howard, SD are Howard High School - 01, Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Howard have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Howard, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Howard Jr. High - 05
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Section Line
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-5515
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Howard Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Gr: K-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Howard, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Howard, SD include Howard High School - 01, Howard Jr. High - 05 and Howard Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Howard?
3 public schools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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