For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 472 students in 57058, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 63 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 57058, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57058, SD are Mccook Central High School - 01, Mccook Central Middle School - 03 and Goldenview Colony School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57058 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57058, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57058, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mccook Central High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Rank: #22.
Mccook Central Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: 5-8
| 115 students
Rank: #33.
Goldenview Colony School - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25473 438th Ave
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: K-8
| 28 students
Rank: #44.
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Grades: PK-4
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57058, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57058, SD include Mccook Central High School - 01, Mccook Central Middle School - 03 and Goldenview Colony School - 04.
How many public schools are located in 57058?
4 public schools are located in 57058.
What percentage of students in 57058 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 57058 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57058?
57058 public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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