For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 965 students in 57022, SD (there are 2 private schools, serving 486 private students). 67% of all K-12 students in 57022, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57022, SD are Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57022 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57022, SD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57022, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: K-4 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 5-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57022, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57022, SD include Dell Rapids Elementary - 02, Dell Rapids Middle School - 03 and Dell Rapids High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in 57022?
3 public schools are located in 57022.
What percentage of students in 57022 go to public school?
67% of all K-12 students in 57022 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57022?
57022 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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