For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 955 students in Aberdeen, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD are Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Aberdeen, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Aberdeen, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Gr: 9-12
New Beginnings - 89 (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Aberdeen, SD include Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Aberdeen?
3 public middle schools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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