For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,418 students in 57033, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in 57033, SD are West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 and Falls Academy - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57033 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57033, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57033, SD Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
(Math: 62% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
West Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
303 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3215
Gr: K-3 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57033, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57033, SD include West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02, Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07 and Falls Academy - 08.
How many public schools are located in 57033?
6 public schools are located in 57033.
What is the racial composition of students in 57033?
57033 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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