For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,446 students in 57006, SD (there are 4 private schools, serving 195 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 57006, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57006, SD are Medary Elementary - 05, Brookings High School - 01 and Camelot Intermediate - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57006 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57006, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57006, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medary Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Grades: K-3
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Brookings High School - 01
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
530 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,028 students
Rank: #33.
Camelot Intermediate - 06
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 15th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Grades: 4-5
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Grades: K-3
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
111 26th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Grades: K-3
| 490 students
Rank: #66.
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
(Math: 32% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1801 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1910 12th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4714
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
57006, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
521 4th St
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
E Central Multi-district High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4754
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Select Credit Recovery Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
700 Elm Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4757
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57006, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57006, SD include Medary Elementary - 05, Brookings High School - 01 and Camelot Intermediate - 06.
How many public schools are located in 57006?
9 public schools are located in 57006.
What percentage of students in 57006 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 57006 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57006?
57006 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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