Total enrollment
965
+32 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Dell Rapids
South Dakota · Public K-12
In Dell Rapids, South Dakota, public K-12 schools total 3 and serve approximately 965 students, with an average school size of 322.
7-year change in Dell Rapids
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 93%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dell Rapids Elementary - 02 | Elementary | KG-04 | 355 |
| Dell Rapids High School - 01 | High | 09-12 | 315 |
| Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 | Middle | 05-08 | 295 |
About Dell Rapids
Public education in Dell Rapids, South Dakota runs across 3 schools that enrolls roughly 965 students. By footprint, Dell Rapids sits in the low-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 322, higher than the state mean of about 208.
Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 3%: 933 students in SY 2017-18 versus 965 in SY 2024-25.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Dell Rapids discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.