For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 93 students in 57793, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in 57793, SD are Elm Springs Elementary - 13, Opal Elementary - 15 and Atall Elementary - 17. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57793 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57793, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57793, SD Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elm Springs Elementary - 13
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21309 Elm Springs Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Opal Elementary - 15
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18010 Opal Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Atall Elementary - 17
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16375 Atall Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #44.
Hereford Elementary - 08
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15998 Cross S Rd
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Central Meade County School - 09
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19625 Ball Field Road
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
57793, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 57793, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in 57793, SD include Elm Springs Elementary - 13, Opal Elementary - 15 and Atall Elementary - 17.
How many public middle schools are located in 57793?
5 public middle schools are located in 57793.
What is the racial composition of students in 57793?
57793 public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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