For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 231 students in Avon, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Avon, SD are Avon Elementary - 02, Avon High School - 01 and Avon Middle School - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Avon, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Avon have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Avon, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: K-4 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Avon High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Avon, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Avon, SD include Avon Elementary - 02, Avon High School - 01 and Avon Middle School - 05.
How many public schools are located in Avon?
4 public schools are located in Avon.
What is the racial composition of students in Avon?
Avon public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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