Enemy Swim Day School

Located at 13525 446th Avenue in Waubay, South Dakota, Enemy Swim Day School is an active, single-school public district serving elementary and middle school students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Situated in a remote rural setting, this independent public district provides a close-knit educational environment tailored to its surrounding community. Operating as a single operational campus, the district focuses on delivering foundational instruction and academic support to young learners across nine grade levels before they move on to secondary education.

For the 2024–2025 academic year, the district educates a student body of 158 children—comprising 81 female and 77 male students—all of whom represent the region's vibrant American Indian heritage. To manage operations and guide its student population, the district maintains a total staffing context of 12 full-time equivalent personnel, combining two certified teaching positions with ten support staff members dedicated to administrative, instructional, and operational services. Families, community members, and researchers looking to explore the district's programs further can visit their official portal at esds.us or reach the administrative office directly at (605) 947-4605.