For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 689 students in 57730, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57730, SD are Custer High School - 01, Custer Jr. High - 05 and Custer Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57730 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57730, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best 57730, SD Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Custer High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Custer Jr. High - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1645 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4473
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Custer Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1415 Wildcat Ln
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-4483
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
57730, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Star Evergreen High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Star Evergreen Junior High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
12279 Brady Dr
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Custer, SD 57730
(605) 673-2521
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57730, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57730, SD include Custer High School - 01, Custer Jr. High - 05 and Custer Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57730, SD?
3 public schools are located in 57730, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in 57730, SD?
57730, SD public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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