Public schools in Parkston, SD
5 open public schools with an address in Parkston, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
540
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Parkston public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Parkston, SD: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 540 students, an average of 108 per school. The largest campus is Parkston Elementary - 02 (272 students).
Every listed school belongs to Parkston School District 33-3. 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 12.4:1, similar to 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 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 32% 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 Parkston
Elementary schools in Parkston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03 Parkston School District 33-3 | PK–08 | 31 | 12.4:1 | |
| Parkston Elementary - 02 Parkston School District 33-3 | PK–05 | 272 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Parkston
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston Middle School - 05 Parkston School District 33-3 | 06–08 | 98 | 14.2:1 |
High schools in Parkston
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Home Parkston School District 33-3 · Alternative School | 05–12 | 27 | 9.3:1 | |
| Parkston High School - 01 Parkston School District 33-3 | 09–12 | 112 | 9.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.3%
- Hispanic2.6%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Parkston schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (540 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Parkston
How many public schools are in Parkston, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Parkston: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 540 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Parkston?
All listed public schools with an address in Parkston belong to Parkston School District 33-3. 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 Parkston?
Parkston High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Parkston, with 112 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Parkston?
No school with an address in Parkston 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 Parkston schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Parkston public schools is 12.4:1, similar to 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 Parkston 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.
Nearby South Dakota cities
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