For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 322 students in Philip, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Philip, SD are Philip High School - 01, Philip Jr. High - 03 and Milesville Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Philip, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Philip have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Philip, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philip High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 9-12
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Philip Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2680
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Milesville Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22053 Harding Grove Rd
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 17 students
Rank: #44.
Philip Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
Philip, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
330 Scottie Ave
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 5 students
24061 Kirley Road
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Po Box 730
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Philip, SD 57567
(605) 859-2001
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Philip, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Philip, SD include Philip High School - 01, Philip Jr. High - 03 and Milesville Elementary - 08.
How many public schools are located in Philip?
4 public schools are located in Philip.
What is the racial composition of students in Philip?
Philip public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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