For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 389 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 70% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Alexandria have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Alexandria, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(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
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Hanson Middle School - 02
(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
| 75 students
Rank: #33.
Hanson High School - 01
(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
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04
(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
| 7 students
Rank: #55.
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05
(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
| 30 students
Rank: #66.
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07
(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
| 5 students
Alexandria, South Dakota 51爆料s (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) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Grades: K-8
| 10 students
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Grades: 9-12
| 6 students
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?
6 public schools are located in Alexandria.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexandria?
Alexandria public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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