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5 schools in Alexandria

South Dakota · Public K-12

Alexandria, South Dakota hosts 5 public K-12 schools with combined enrollment of about 386 students, broken out as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Alexandria

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
386
-39 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Hanson Elementary - 06ElementaryPK-05151
Hanson High School - 01High09-12122
Hanson Middle School - 02Middle06-0871
Oaklane Colony Elementary - 05ElementaryKG-0830
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10ElementaryKG-0812

About Alexandria

Public education in Alexandria, South Dakota runs across 5 schools that enrolls roughly 386 students. By footprint, Alexandria sits in the thinly populated bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 77, below the state mean of about 208.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 9%: 425 students in SY 2017-18 versus 386 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Alexandria discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Alexandria, South Dakota?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Alexandria, with a combined enrollment of about 386.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Alexandria?
Alexandria has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Alexandria?
Hanson Elementary - 06 is the largest public school in Alexandria by enrollment, with approximately 151 students.
What school districts serve Alexandria?
Alexandria is served by 2 public school districts, including Hanson School District 30-1, Mitchell School District 17-2.
What grade levels do public schools in Alexandria cover?
Public schools in Alexandria serve students from pre-K through grade 12.