Top 5 Best 57717 South Dakota Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,329 students in 57717, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57717, SD are Belle Fourche High School - 01, South Park Elementary - 03 and Belle Fourche Middle School - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57717 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57717, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best 57717, SD Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belle Fourche High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3350
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
South Park Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1816 Valley Dr
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3382
Grades: 1-4
| 382 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Fourche Middle School - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1302 Ziebach St
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3367
Grades: 5-8
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Fourche Education Connection - 09
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 12th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-0955
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
North Park Elementary - 08
Magnet School
29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Grades: K
| 106 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 57717, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57717, SD include Belle Fourche High School - 01, South Park Elementary - 03 and Belle Fourche Middle School - 07.
How many public schools are located in 57717?
5 public schools are located in 57717.
What is the racial composition of students in 57717?
57717 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).

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