For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 319 students in 57461, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57461, SD are Northwestern High School - 01, Northwestern Middle School - 02 and Isucceed - 92. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57461 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57461, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best 57461, SD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Isucceed - 92
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: 9-12
| 53 students
Rank: #44.
Northwestern Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57461, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57461, SD include Northwestern High School - 01, Northwestern Middle School - 02 and Isucceed - 92.
How many public schools are located in 57461?
5 public schools are located in 57461.
What is the racial composition of students in 57461?
57461 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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