Richland township (Clark County), SD Schools

Richland Township in Clark County, South Dakota is home to a variety of schools that offer quality education options. The schools range from private to public, and vary in terms of size, curriculum and philosophy. Richland Township is served by two school districts and three independent school systems. The largest school district is the Clark County School District with four elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. These schools offer a wide range of educational opportunities including core classes, foreign language courses, advanced placement classes, vocational programs and extracurricular activities. Additionally, they are rated highly on the state assessment tests for academic performance.
The other district is the Tea Area School District which has four elementary schools and one high school within its borders. Tea Area offers both traditional classroom instruction as well as alternative learning programs such as online learning and hybrid schedules. The independent school systems include St Thomas More Catholic School which offers pre-K through 8th grade; Lutheran High School which serves 9th through 12th grades; and Prairie Lakes Education Cooperative (PLEC) which provides special education services throughout the region. All of these schools are known for their commitment to providing students with an excellent education that prepares them for success in college or career paths upon graduation.