For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 251 students in 57523, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57523, SD are Burke High School - 01, Burke Elementary - 02 and Burke Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57523 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57523, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57523, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Burke Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Burke Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57523, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57523, SD include Burke High School - 01, Burke Elementary - 02 and Burke Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in 57523?
4 public schools are located in 57523.
What is the racial composition of students in 57523?
57523 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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