Public schools in Mitchell, SD
10 open public schools with an address in Mitchell, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
10
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,626
10 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Mitchell public schools
The federal directory lists 10 public schools in Mitchell, SD: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 10 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,626 students, an average of 263 per school. The largest campus is Mitchell High School - 01 (879 students), and the largest elementary school is L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 (438).
Mitchell School District 17-2 operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Mitchell campus. 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 14:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% 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 Mitchell
Elementary schools in Mitchell
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott House Elementary - 06 Mitchell School District 17-2 | KG–08 | 13 | 3:1 | |
| Gertie Belle Rogers Elementary - 04 Mitchell School District 17-2 | KG–05 | 379 | 13.7:1 | |
| L. B. Williams Elementary - 03 Mitchell School District 17-2 | KG–05 | 438 | 12:1 | |
| Longfellow Elementary - 05 Mitchell School District 17-2 | KG–05 | 290 | 9.6:1 | |
| Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04 Hanson School District 30-1 | KG–08 | 6 | 5.5:1 | |
| Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11 Mitchell School District 17-2 | KG–08 | 21 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Mitchell
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Middle School - 02 Mitchell School District 17-2 | 06–08 | 578 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Mitchell
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott House High School - 07 Mitchell School District 17-2 | 09–12 | 18 | 36:1 | |
| Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07 Hanson School District 30-1 · Virtual | 09–12 | 4 | 19:1 | |
| Mitchell High School - 01 Mitchell School District 17-2 | 09–12 | 879 | 17.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.5%
- Hispanic10.9%
- Black0.6%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 10 Mitchell schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,626 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mitchell
How many public schools are in Mitchell, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 10 open public schools with a location address in Mitchell: 6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,626 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mitchell?
Schools with an address in Mitchell belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mitchell School District 17-2 (8 schools), Hanson School District 30-1 (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mitchell?
Mitchell High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mitchell, with 879 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mitchell?
No school with an address in Mitchell 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 Mitchell schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mitchell public schools is 14:1, 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 Mitchell 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