Best Schools in Garden City, South Dakota
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
Elementary · Clark School District 12-2. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.0
out of 10
Median Income
$81,250
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
3.0
out of 10
Median Income
$81,250
household · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Garden City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 | 3.0 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 3.0/10
- Median household income
- $81,250
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 90%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Garden City compares
Median household income
$81k
116% of South Dakota median
About Schools in Garden City, South Dakota
Garden City, South Dakota is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 3.0 out of 10, schools in Garden City face significant challenges 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 Garden City is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 with a composite score of 3.0/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Garden City is served by 1 school district: Clark School District 12-2. These districts collectively serve 496 students.
Garden City's community shows 9% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $81,250. The poverty rate in the area is 5.0%.
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 | 32 students · Kindergarten–8th | 3.0 |
Schools in Garden City
Garden City, South Dakota · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$81,250
Population
103
College Educated
9%
Homeownership
90%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Community Profile
Garden City has a median household income of $81,250. It is a community where 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The local poverty rate of 5.0% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Common questions about schools in Garden City, South Dakota
How many schools are in Garden City, South Dakota?
Garden City has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Garden City, South Dakota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Garden City is 3.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Garden City, South Dakota?
The top-ranked school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 with a composite score of 3.0/10.
What is the best elementary school in Garden City, South Dakota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Garden City on MySchoolScout is Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05 with a composite score of 3.0/10.
How many school districts serve Garden City, South Dakota?
Garden City is served by 1 school district: Clark School District 12-2.
What is the education level in Garden City, South Dakota?
According to Census data, 9% of adults in Garden City have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Garden City, South Dakota?
The median household income in Garden City is approximately $81,250 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Garden City, South Dakota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Garden City is 16.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Garden City, 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.