For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 328 students in Waubay, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Waubay, SD are Waubay Elementary - 02, Waubay High School - 01 and Waubay Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waubay, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Waubay have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51爆料s in Waubay, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Waubay High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Waubay Middle School - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
13525 446th Avenue
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4605
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 156:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Waubay, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Waubay, SD include Waubay Elementary - 02, Waubay High School - 01 and Waubay Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Waubay?
4 public schools are located in Waubay.
What is the racial composition of students in Waubay?
Waubay public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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