Montrose School District 43-2, South Dakota

Montrose School District 43-2 is a unified school district in McCook County and Minnehaha County, South Dakota, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 1,145 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 124 sq mi (321 km²) of land.

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Montrose School District 43-2 in South Dakota
McCook Central School District 43-7
Montrose School District 43-2 and its neighbors (simplified outlines). Open in OpenStreetMap ↗
Population, 2020–2024 estimate
1,145 ± 173
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
McCook County84% of the district’s landMinnehaha County16% of the district’s land
Land area
124 sq mi (321 km²)
Median household income
$90,417 ± $13,638
Median home value
$312,200 ± $54,751
Water area
0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
State
South Dakota
Census code (GEOID)
4648780
Coordinates (central point)
43.737058, -97.188628

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Montrose School District 43-2, largest first

  1. Montrose (city)483 people
  2. Montrose Township223 people
  3. Ramsey Township111 people
  4. Orland Colony (CDP)37 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Canistota School District 43-112 mi southwest
  2. McCook Central School District 43-712 mi west
  3. West Central School District 49-713 mi southeast
  4. Tri-Valley School District 49-614 mi east
  5. Chester School District 39-115 mi northeast
  6. Madison Central School District 39-217 mi north

These share a boundary with Montrose School District 43-2. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Montrose School District 43-2 before you rely on it.

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