Best Schools in Platte, SD
Platte, SD has 20 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 8 elementary) serving 2,494 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Platte exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Platte, SD
The top high schools in Platte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
2. Burke High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
3. Gregory High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory School District 26-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
4. Kimball High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
5. Chamberlain High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
6. White Lake High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 36 Students
Best Middle Schools in Platte, SD
The top middle schools in Platte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 109 Students
2. Kimball Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 96 Students
3. Burke Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
4. Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 182 Students
5. Gregory Junior High - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory School District 26-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
6. White Lake Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Platte, SD
The top elementary schools in Platte, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 219 Students
2. Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 42 Students
3. Gregory Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gregory School District 26-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
4. Burke Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Burke School District 26-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 108 Students
5. White Lake Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Lake School District 01-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 63 Students
6. Kimball Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimball School District 07-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 123 Students
7. Chamberlain Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chamberlain School District 07-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
8. Platte Colony Elementary - 10
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Platte - Geddes School District 11-5 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Platte, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Platte, SD has a total population of 2,499 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Platte, 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 Platte, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Platte, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Platte, 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 Platte, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Platte, SD
How many schools are in Platte, SD?
Platte, SD has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 2,494 students in total.
How do schools in Platte perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Platte score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Platte exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Platte?
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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- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Platte
4 of 4 schools in Platte carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Platte. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.