For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 183 students in 57559, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57559, SD are Jones County Middle School - 04, Jones County High School - 01 and Jones County Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57559 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57559, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57559, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jones County Middle School - 04
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Grades: 5-8
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Jones County High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
404 Jackson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2258
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
Rank: #33.
Jones County Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Jefferson Ave
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Murdo, SD 57559
(605) 669-2297
Grades: K-4
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57559, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57559, SD include Jones County Middle School - 04, Jones County High School - 01 and Jones County Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57559?
3 public schools are located in 57559.
What is the racial composition of students in 57559?
57559 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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