For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 580 students in Baltic, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Baltic, SD are Baltic Elementary - 02, Baltic High School - 01 and Baltic Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baltic, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Baltic have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Baltic, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Baltic Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Baltic Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 6-8 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baltic, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Baltic, SD include Baltic Elementary - 02, Baltic High School - 01 and Baltic Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Baltic?
3 public schools are located in Baltic.
What is the racial composition of students in Baltic?
Baltic public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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