Top 5 Best 57717 South Dakota Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,346 students in 57717, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57717, SD are Belle Fourche High School - 01, Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09 and South Park Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57717 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 57717, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best 57717, SD Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #33.
South Park Elementary - 03
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Grades: 1-4
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Grades: K
| 98 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 57717, SD?
How many public schools are located in 57717, SD?
5 public schools are located in 57717, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in 57717, SD?
57717, SD public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).

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