For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 42 students in Carpenter, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Carpenter, SD is Fordham Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carpenter, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Carpenter have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Carpenter, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
533 Fordham Dr
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Carpenter, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Carpenter, SD include Fordham Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public schools are located in Carpenter?
1 public schools are located in Carpenter.
What is the racial composition of students in Carpenter?
Carpenter public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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