For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 17 students in Stratford, SD (there are , serving 24 private students). 41% of all K-12 students in Stratford, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
Stratford, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%).
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 Stratford, SD (2025)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Quick Facts
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14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 396-7497
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 396-7497
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Stratford, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public schools are located in Stratford, SD?
1 public schools are located in Stratford, SD.
What percentage of students in Stratford go to public school?
41% of all K-12 students in Stratford are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Stratford?
Stratford 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).
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