Public schools in Huron, SD
10 open public schools with an address in Huron, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,025
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Huron public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Huron, SD: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,025 students, an average of 303 per school. The largest campus is Huron High School - 01 (852 students), and the largest elementary school is Madison 2-3 Center - 19 (474).
Every listed school belongs to Huron School District 02-2. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 67% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Huron
Elementary schools in Huron
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buchanan K-1 Center - 18 Huron School District 02-2 | KG–01 | 467 | 16.1:1 | |
| Huron Colony Elementary - 13 Huron School District 02-2 | KG–08 | 16 | 16:1 | |
| Madison 2-3 Center - 19 Huron School District 02-2 | 02–03 | 474 | 16.9:1 | |
| Riverside Colony Elementary - 15 Huron School District 02-2 | KG–08 | 18 | 9:1 | |
| Washington 4-5 Center - 20 Huron School District 02-2 | 04–05 | 453 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Huron
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron Middle School - 02 Huron School District 02-2 | 06–08 | 716 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Huron
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huron High School - 01 Huron School District 02-2 | 09–12 | 852 | 19:1 | |
| Our Home ASAP - 12 Huron School District 02-2 · Alternative School | 05–12 | 23 | 12.2:1 | |
| Our Home Rediscovery - 77 Huron School District 02-2 · Alternative School | 05–12 | 6 | 50:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Huron
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McKinley Learning Center - 05 Huron School District 02-2 | PK–PK | 0 | 0:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White38.5%
- Hispanic35.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian20.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 9 Huron schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,025 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Huron
How many public schools are in Huron, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Huron: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,025 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Huron?
All listed public schools with an address in Huron belong to Huron School District 02-2. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Huron?
Huron High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Huron, with 852 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Huron?
No school with an address in Huron is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Huron schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Huron public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the South Dakota school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Huron guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Dakota cities