For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 170 students in 57001, SD.
The top ranked public elementary school in 57001, SD is Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 57001 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57001, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57001, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Gr: K-6 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57001, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57001, SD include Alcester-hudson Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57001?
1 public elementary schools are located in 57001.
What is the racial composition of students in 57001?
57001 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Recent Articles

Is It Time to Say Goodbye to No Child Left Behind?
The Obama administration is proposing to leave NCLB behind. Learn about the proposed reforms that will change the No Child Left Behind Act.

How the Arts Benefit Your Children Academically and Behaviorally
Often underfunded in the past, the arts are gaining a resurgence in support as research shows benefits for children academically, along with improvements in behavior and attendance.

Florida Governor Calls for More Funding for State’s Public School System
Florida Governor Rick Scott has introduced a state budget for next year that pumps one billion more dollars into the public school system. We’ll look at his reasons for the increase and the responses to the proposal.