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Best 57579 South Dakota Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 88 students in 57579, SD.

The top ranked public middle school in 57579, SD is White River Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle school in zipcode 57579 have an score of 12% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and score of 37% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57579, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best 57579, SD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

White River Middle School - 04

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
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Bottom 50%

501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3135

Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 57579 South Dakota

57579, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Prairie View Elementary - 05 (Closed 2012)

S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137

Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57579, SD?

The top ranked public middle schools in 57579, SD include White River Middle School - 04.

How many public middle schools are located in 57579?

1 public middle schools are located in 57579.

What is the racial composition of students in 57579?

57579 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).