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6 schools in Mission

South Dakota · Public K-12

Mission's public-school footprint covers 6 schools with combined enrollment of about 1,366 students, averaging 228 per school.

4-year change in Mission

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,366
-138 (-9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,539
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,366
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
6
public K-12

About Mission

Across Mission, South Dakota, 6 public schools serves about 1,366 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Mission is around 228 students, 10% higher than the South Dakota average of about 208.

Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Mission has fell 9% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,504 students to 1,366.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Mission discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Mission?
Mission, South Dakota has 6 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,366 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mission?
Mission has 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in Mission?
Todd County Elementary - 16 is the largest public school in Mission by enrollment, with approximately 511 students.
What school districts serve Mission?
Mission public schools are operated by Todd County School District 66-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Mission cover?
Public schools in Mission serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.