For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 75 students in 57787, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in 57787, SD are Opal Elementary - 15, Hereford Elementary - 08 and Central Meade County School - 09. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57787 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57787, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57787, SD Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Opal Elementary - 15
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18010 Opal Rd
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Hereford Elementary - 08
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15998 Cross S Rd
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Central Meade County School - 09
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Ball Field Road
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
57787, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57787, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57787, SD include Opal Elementary - 15, Hereford Elementary - 08 and Central Meade County School - 09.
How many public schools are located in 57787?
3 public schools are located in 57787.
What is the racial composition of students in 57787?
57787 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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