For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 332 students in Florence, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, SD are Florence High School - 01, Florence Elementary - 02 and Florence Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Florence, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Florence Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Florence Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, SD include Florence High School - 01, Florence Elementary - 02 and Florence Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
3 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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