For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 491 students in Parker, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Parker, SD are Parker Jr. High - 03, Parker Elementary - 02 and Parker High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Parker have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Parker, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parker Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Grades: 7-8
| 72 students
Rank: #22.
Parker Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Grades: PK-6
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Parker High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Grades: 9-12
| 157 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Parker, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Parker, SD include Parker Jr. High - 03, Parker Elementary - 02 and Parker High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Parker?
3 public schools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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