Best Schools in Onaka, SD
Onaka, SD has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 485 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Onaka greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Onaka, SD
The top high schools in Onaka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Faulkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
2. Edmunds Central High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
3. Bowdle High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 43 Students
4. Hoven High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 29 Students
Best Middle Schools in Onaka, SD
The top middle schools in Onaka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hoven Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 14 Students
2. Bowdle Jr. High - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 23 Students
3. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Onaka, SD
The top elementary schools in Onaka, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 30 Students
2. Bowdle Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bowdle School District 22-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 46 Students
3. Hoven Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Hoven School District 53-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
4. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
5. Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Faulkton Area Schools 24-4 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 20 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Onaka, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Onaka, SD has a total population of 78 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Onaka, 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 Onaka, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.43 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Onaka, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Onaka, 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 Onaka, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Onaka, SD
How many schools are in Onaka, SD?
Onaka, SD has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 485 students in total.
How do schools in Onaka perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Onaka score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Onaka greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Onaka?
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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