For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 312 students in Canistota, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Canistota, SD are Canistota Elementary - 02, Canistota High School - 01 and Canistota Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canistota, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Canistota have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Canistota, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Canistota Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Canistota High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Grades: 9-12
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Canistota Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Grades: 6-8
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Canistota, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Canistota, SD include Canistota Elementary - 02, Canistota High School - 01 and Canistota Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Canistota?
3 public schools are located in Canistota.
What is the racial composition of students in Canistota?
Canistota public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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