For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 344 students in Castlewood, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Castlewood, SD are Castlewood High School - 01, Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Castlewood, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Castlewood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Castlewood, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Castlewood High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Castlewood Jr. High - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Castlewood, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Castlewood, SD include Castlewood High School - 01, Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Claremont Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public schools are located in Castlewood, SD?
4 public schools are located in Castlewood, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Castlewood, SD?
Castlewood, SD public schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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