| Index | Aberdeen | South Dakota | National |
| Average Test Scores | 53% | 48% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 13 | 340 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 9 | 76 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | 2 | 25 | 7,963 |
| Index | Aberdeen | South Dakota | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 89.9% | 89.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 86.7% | 86.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 59.5% | 60.4% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 38.5% | 38.5% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 28.3% | 27.5% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 7.5% | 8.1% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 2.3% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 13 public schools, 9 private schools and 2 post-secondary schools in Aberdeen. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Aberdeen, SD schools is 53%. The average student to teacher ratio is 12:1. In Aberdeen, SD, an average of 89.9% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 86.7% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Warner, SD | 500 | 72% | 50.3% |
| Westport, SD | 130 | 50% | 4.2% |
| Wetonka, SD | 5 | 50% | 4.2% |
| Aberdeen, SD | 28,315 | 53% | 10.0% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Saugus, MA | 28,326 | 54% | 12.9% |
| Harrison, NY | 28,363 | 72% | 49.5% |
| Englewood, NJ | 28,390 | 39% | 19.0% |
| Williamsport, PA | 28,437 | 60% | 24.4% |
| Washington, UT | 28,192 | 50% | 4.2% |
| Aberdeen, SD | 28,315 | 53% | 10.0% |
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