For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 772 students in Vermillion, SD (there are , serving 125 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Vermillion, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Vermillion, SD are Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Vermillion High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermillion, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Vermillion have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Vermillion, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vermillion Middle School - 02
(Math: 47% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
422 Princeton St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7025
Grades: 6-8
| 332 students
Rank: #22.
Vermillion High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 E Main St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7035
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 W Partmouth St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Vermillion, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Grades: PK-1
| 277 students
224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Grades: 2-5
| 383 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Vermillion, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Vermillion, SD include Vermillion Middle School - 02 and Vermillion High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Vermillion?
3 public schools are located in Vermillion.
What percentage of students in Vermillion go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Vermillion are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Vermillion?
Vermillion public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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