For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 335 students in 57033, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57033, SD are Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57033 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57033, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57033, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
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 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
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 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57033, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57033, SD include Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07, Falls Academy - 08 and West Central Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in 57033?
3 public middle schools are located in 57033.
What is the racial composition of students in 57033?
57033 public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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