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4 schools in Platte

South Dakota · Public K-12

Platte's public-school directory holds 4 campuses, serving about 500 K-12 students inside South Dakota (an average of 125 per campus).

7-year change in Platte

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
500
+26 (+5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
89%
was 89%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cedar Grove Colony Elementary - 14ElementaryKG-0844
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02ElementaryKG-05230
Platte - Geddes High School - 01High09-12132
Platte - Geddes Jr. High - 03Middle06-0894

About Platte

Public education in Platte, South Dakota runs across 4 schools that instructs roughly 500 students. By footprint, Platte sits in the sparse bracket.

In terms of grade levels, the city is built around 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Platte average about 125 students each, 40% noticeably below the South Dakota norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 5%: 474 students in SY 2017-18 versus 500 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Platte discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Platte?
Platte, South Dakota has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 500 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Platte?
Platte has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Platte?
Platte - Geddes Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Platte by enrollment, with approximately 230 students.
What school districts serve Platte?
Platte public schools are operated by Platte - Geddes School District 11-5.
What grade levels do public schools in Platte cover?
Public schools in Platte serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.