Best Schools in Keystone, SD
Keystone, SD has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,123 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Keystone greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Keystone, SD
The top high schools in Keystone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hill City High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students
2. Custer High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 284 Students
3. Stevens High School - 42
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1686 Students
Best Middle Schools in Keystone, SD
The top middle schools in Keystone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Jr. High - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 101 Students
2. Southwest Middle School - 38
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 660 Students
3. Hill City Middle School - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Keystone, SD
The top elementary schools in Keystone, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Custer Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 304 Students
2. Hill City Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hill City School District 51-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 221 Students
3. Hermosa Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Custer School District 16-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students
4. Woodrow Wilson Elementary - 17
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rapid City Area School District 51-4 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 337 Students
5. Black Hills Children's Home
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black Hills Children's Home • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 36 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Keystone, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Keystone, SD has a total population of 1,151 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 42% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Keystone, 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 Keystone, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Keystone, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Keystone, 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 Keystone, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Keystone, SD
How many schools are in Keystone, SD?
Keystone, SD has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,123 students in total.
How do schools in Keystone perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Keystone score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Keystone greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Keystone?
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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- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 49%
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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 40%
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