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3 schools in Mount Vernon

South Dakota · Public K-12

Mount Vernon, South Dakota operates 3 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 255 students (around 85 per campus).

7-year change in Mount Vernon

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
255
+25 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 90%
% Hispanic
2%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02ElementaryPK-05110
Mount Vernon High School- 01High09-1287
Mount Vernon Middle School - 03Middle06-0858

About Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon, South Dakota is home to 3 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 255 students. By school count, it is a rural-scale city.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Mount Vernon average about 85 students each, 59% below the South Dakota norm.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 11%: 230 students in SY 2017-18 versus 255 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Mount Vernon discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mount Vernon, South Dakota?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Mount Vernon, with a combined enrollment of about 255.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Mount Vernon by enrollment, with approximately 110 students.
What school districts serve Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public schools are operated by Mount Vernon School District 17-3.
What grade levels do public schools in Mount Vernon cover?
Public schools in Mount Vernon serve students from pre-K through grade 12.