For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 408 students in Alexandria, SD. Alexandria has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked public schools in Alexandria, SD are Hanson Elementary - 06, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Hanson High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexandria, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Alexandria, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Hanson High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #44.
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #55.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #66.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26730 423rd Ave
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Rank: #77.
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41659 256th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
Alexandria, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 490
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alexandria, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Alexandria, SD include Hanson Elementary - 06, Hanson Middle School - 02 and Hanson High School - 01. Alexandria has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public schools are located in Alexandria?
7 public schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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