Best 57345 South Dakota Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 229 students in 57345, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in 57345, SD are Highmore Jr. High - 03, Highmore Elementary - 02 and Highmore High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57345 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57345, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best 57345, SD Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highmore Jr. High - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 7-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Highmore Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2276
Gr: PK-6 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Highmore High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Iowa Ave S
Highmore, SD 57345
(605) 852-2275
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 57345, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57345, SD include Highmore Jr. High - 03, Highmore Elementary - 02 and Highmore High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in 57345?
3 public schools are located in 57345.
What is the racial composition of students in 57345?
57345 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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