For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 129 students in Irene, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Irene, SD are Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Irene, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Irene have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Irene, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 E State St
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Irene, South Dakota 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Irene, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Irene, SD include Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 and Irene - Wakonda Jr. High - 04.
How many public schools are located in Irene?
2 public schools are located in Irene.
What is the racial composition of students in Irene?
Irene public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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