For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 654 students in Saint Francis, SD (there are , serving 612 private students). 52% of all K-12 students in Saint Francis, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public school in Saint Francis, SD is Spring Creek Elementary - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Francis, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint Francis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Saint Francis, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Creek Elementary - 07
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Spring Creek Rte
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2541
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: n/an/a
502 E Warrior Drive
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Saint Francis, SD 57572
(605) 747-2299
Gr: K-12 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Francis, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Francis, SD include Spring Creek Elementary - 07.
How many public schools are located in Saint Francis?
2 public schools are located in Saint Francis.
What percentage of students in Saint Francis go to public school?
52% of all K-12 students in Saint Francis are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Francis?
Saint Francis public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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