Best Schools in Castlewood, SD
Castlewood, SD has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 608 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Castlewood underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Castlewood, SD
The top high schools in Castlewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
2. Estelline High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Castlewood, SD
The top middle schools in Castlewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Estelline Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Castlewood, SD
The top elementary schools in Castlewood, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 154 Students
2. Estelline Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
3. Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Castlewood, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Castlewood, SD has a total population of 1,135 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Castlewood, 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 Castlewood, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Castlewood, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Castlewood, 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 Castlewood, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Castlewood, SD
How many schools are in Castlewood, SD?
Castlewood, SD has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 608 students in total.
How do schools in Castlewood perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Castlewood score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Castlewood underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Castlewood?
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: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Castlewood
4 of 4 schools in Castlewood carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 1D: 1F: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Castlewood. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.