For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 139 students in 57438, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57438, SD are Faulkton Middle School - 08, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 and Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57438 have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57438, SD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57438, SD Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
57438, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
35691 156th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57438, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57438, SD include Faulkton Middle School - 08, Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10 and Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in 57438?
4 public middle schools are located in 57438.
What is the racial composition of students in 57438?
57438 public middle schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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