Best Schools in Estelline, SD
Estelline, SD has 22 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 9 elementary) serving 5,112 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Estelline don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Estelline, SD
The top high schools in Estelline, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamlin High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Castlewood High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
3. Deuel High School - 01
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
4. Watertown High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1220 Students
5. Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
6. Estelline High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 79 Students
Best Middle Schools in Estelline, SD
The top middle schools in Estelline, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clear Lake Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Watertown Intermediate School - 13
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 548 Students
3. Watertown Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 600 Students
4. Hamlin Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Hamlin School District 28-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
5. Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
6. Castlewood Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
7. Estelline Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 62 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Estelline, SD
The top elementary schools in Estelline, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Castlewood Elementary - 02
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Actual Test Scores
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. Estelline Elementary - 02
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Estelline School District 28-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
4. Clear Lake Elementary - 02
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Deuel School District 19-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
5. Mellette Elementary - 07
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 212 Students
6. Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
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Waverly School District 14-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 122 Students
7. Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
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Castlewood School District 28-1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 14 Students
8. Mckinley Elementary - 06
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Watertown School District 14-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 234 Students
9. Poinsett Colony Elementary School
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Poinsett Colony Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 4 • 5 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Estelline, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Estelline, SD has a total population of 1,222 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Estelline, 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 Estelline, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Estelline, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Estelline, 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 Estelline, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Estelline, SD
How many schools are in Estelline, SD?
Estelline, SD has 22 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 5,112 students in total.
How do schools in Estelline perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Estelline score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Estelline don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Estelline?
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: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Estelline
3 of 3 schools in Estelline carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Estelline. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.