Best Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
Buffalo Ridge, SD has 20 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 7 elementary) serving 8,234 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Buffalo Ridge exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
The top high schools in Buffalo Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 359 Students
2. West Central High School - 01
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Tea Area High School - 03
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
4. Jefferson High School - 67
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1749 Students
5. Parker High School - 01
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Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 157 Students
6. Falls Academy - 08
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 5 - 12 • 25 Students
7. Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
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Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 16 Students
Best Middle Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
The top middle schools in Buffalo Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Jr. High - 08
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
2. Lennox Intermediate - 09
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 168 Students
3. Tea Area Middle School - 02
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 563 Students
4. West Central Middle School - 04
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Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 303 Students
5. Parker Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 72 Students
6. George Mcgovern Middle School -09
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Projected Test Scores
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
The top elementary schools in Buffalo Ridge, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lennox Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lennox School District 41-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 369 Students
2. Tea Area Legacy Elementary - 01
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Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 491 Students
3. West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
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West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 281 Students
4. Discovery Elementary - 26
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Sioux Falls School District 49-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 877 Students
5. West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
West Central School District 49-7 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
6. Parker Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Parker School District 60-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 262 Students
7. Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Tea Area School District 41-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Buffalo Ridge, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Buffalo Ridge, SD has a total population of 529 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Buffalo Ridge, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Buffalo Ridge, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Buffalo Ridge, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Buffalo Ridge, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Buffalo Ridge, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Buffalo Ridge, SD
How many schools are in Buffalo Ridge, SD?
Buffalo Ridge, SD has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 8,234 students in total.
How do schools in Buffalo Ridge perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Buffalo Ridge score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Buffalo Ridge exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Buffalo Ridge?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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