For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 435 students in 57029, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 54 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 57029, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57029, SD are Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, Freeman Jr High - 05 and Freeman High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57029 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57029, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57029, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
42906 Colony Rd
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Freeman Jr High - 05
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Gr: 7-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Freeman High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27709 Tschetter Ave
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: #55.
Freeman Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: PK-6 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57029, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57029, SD include Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, Freeman Jr High - 05 and Freeman High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in 57029?
5 public schools are located in 57029.
What percentage of students in 57029 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 57029 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57029?
57029 public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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