Arlington: Schools & Education
Arlington is served by 8 public schools. Arlington Elementary - 02 is the largest at 155 students (grades 0-6). Total enrollment: 338 students.
- ~115 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~170).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 115 residents per school. 21.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Arlington School District 38-1, Oldham - Ramona School Distric, Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 8 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 338 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 22 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 47 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 13.9% |
| Schools Count | 8 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Institute of Lutheran Theology |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Institute of Lutheran Theology |
| Nearest College · City | Brookings |
| Nearest College · Phone | (605) 692-9337 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DOROTHEE PIKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (605) 847-4843 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 225 N MAIN AVE, LAKE PRESTON SD 57249 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 13.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 21.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12