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Best Schools in 57201, SD
57201, SD has 28 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 13 elementary) serving 6,264 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in 57201 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 57201, SD
The top high schools in 57201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Castlewood High School - 01
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Watertown High School - 01
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
5. Florence High School - 01
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students
6. Henry High School - 01
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 57 Students
Best Middle Schools in 57201, SD
The top middle schools in 57201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
2. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
4. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
5. Castlewood Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
6. Florence Middle School - 03
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
7. Henry Middle School - 03
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 45 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 57201, SD
The top elementary schools in 57201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
2. Hamlin Elementary - 09
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Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 451 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary - 09
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 361 Students
4. Lincoln Elementary - 05
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 338 Students
5. Mellette Elementary - 07
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
6. Florence Elementary - 02
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Florence School District 14-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 152 Students
7. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
8. Henry Elementary - 02
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Henry School District 14-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 93 Students
9. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
10. Watertown Christian School
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Watertown Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 60 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 57201, SD
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
57201, SD has a total population of 26,192 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 57201, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 57201, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.21 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 57201, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 57201, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 57201, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 57201, SD
How many schools are in 57201, SD?
57201, SD has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 6,264 students in total.
How do schools in 57201 perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in 57201 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 57201 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 57201?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations