Best Schools in Allen, South Dakota
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Quality shifts by neighborhood
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Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.1
out of 10
Median Home
$110,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.1
out of 10
Median Home
$110,400
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.1/10
- Median home value
- $110,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 25%
0% of schools rated 7+
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
About Schools in Allen, South Dakota
Allen, South Dakota is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 4.1 out of 10, schools in Allen show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Allen is American Horse School with a composite score of 4.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Allen is served by 1 school district: American Horse School. These districts collectively serve 223 students.
Allen's community shows 0% bachelor's degree attainment. The poverty rate in the area is 39.4%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 223 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.1 |
Schools in Allen
Allen, South Dakota · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Home Value
$110,400
Median Rent
$615/mo
Population
1,166
College Educated
0%
Homeownership
25%
Poverty Rate
39.4%
Community Profile
It is a community where 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $110,400, with a median rent of $615/month. The area has a poverty rate of 39.4%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- State
- South Dakota
- Elementary
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Allen, South Dakota
How many schools are in Allen, South Dakota?
Allen has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Allen, South Dakota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Allen is 4.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
How many school districts serve Allen, South Dakota?
Allen is served by 1 school district: American Horse School.
What is the education level in Allen, South Dakota?
According to Census data, 0% of adults in Allen have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Allen, South Dakota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Allen is 20.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Allen, South Dakota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, South Dakota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.