For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,312 students in 57201, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in 57201, SD are Watertown High School - 01 and Waverly-south Shore High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 57201 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in 57201, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 57201 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Watertown High School - 01, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best 57201, SD Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown High School - 01
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,222 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
57201, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Grades: PK
| 50 students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 57201, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in 57201, SD include Watertown High School - 01 and Waverly-south Shore High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in 57201?
2 public high schools are located in 57201.
What is the racial composition of students in 57201?
57201 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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