Top 3 Best 57231 South Dakota Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 311 students in 57231, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57231, SD are Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02, De Smet High School - 01 and De Smet Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57231 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in 57231, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).

Best 57231, SD Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
407 Ingalls Ave Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
De Smet High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
De Smet Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
405 3rd St Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3423
Grades: 6-8
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 57231, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57231, SD include Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02, De Smet High School - 01 and De Smet Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in 57231, SD?
3 public schools are located in 57231, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in 57231, SD?
57231, SD public schools minority enrollment is 6% 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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