For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 280 students in New Underwood, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in New Underwood, SD are New Underwood High School - 01, New Underwood Elementary - 02 and New Underwood Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Underwood, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Underwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in New Underwood, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Underwood High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
New Underwood Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
New Underwood Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
New Underwood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 128
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Underwood, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in New Underwood, SD include New Underwood High School - 01, New Underwood Elementary - 02 and New Underwood Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in New Underwood?
3 public schools are located in New Underwood.
What is the racial composition of students in New Underwood?
New Underwood public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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