For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 students in Wolsey, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD are Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wolsey, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Wolsey have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Wolsey, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Wolsey, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD include Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03, Wolsey Wessington High School - 01 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Wolsey?
3 public schools are located in Wolsey.
What is the racial composition of students in Wolsey?
Wolsey public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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