For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 318 students in Wolsey, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD are Wolsey Wessington High School - 01, Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 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 38% (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 3/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wolsey Wessington High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Wolsey, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Grades: 5-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Wolsey, SD include Wolsey Wessington High School - 01, Wolsey Wessington Middle School - 03 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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