Best Schools in Oldham, SD
Oldham, SD has 11 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 938 students. On average they score 63% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Oldham greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Oldham, SD
The top high schools in Oldham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Howard High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
2. Lake Preston High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
3. Arlington High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
4. De Smet High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
Best Middle Schools in Oldham, SD
The top middle schools in Oldham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
2. Arlington Jr. High - 03
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
3. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Oldham, SD
The top elementary schools in Oldham, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Arlington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
3. Shannon Colony Elementary - 08
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Howard School District 48-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 33 Students
4. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Oldham, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Oldham, SD has a total population of 311 with 15% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Oldham, 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 Oldham, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.41 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Oldham, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Oldham, 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 Oldham, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Oldham, SD
How many schools are in Oldham, SD?
Oldham, SD has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 938 students in total.
How do schools in Oldham perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Oldham score 63% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Oldham greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Oldham?
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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