Best Schools in Ward, SD
Ward, SD has 13 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,844 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Ward underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ward, SD
The top high schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brookings High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1050 Students
2. Colman-egan High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 93 Students
3. Elkton High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
4. Flandreau High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ward, SD
The top middle schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 751 Students
2. Elkton Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 47 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ward, SD
The top elementary schools in Ward, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colman Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colman-egan School District 50-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 156 Students
2. Camelot Intermediate - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 529 Students
3. Flandreau Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 269 Students
4. Hillcrest Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brookings School District 05-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 305 Students
5. Elkton Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elkton School District 05-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 206 Students
6. Pleasant Valley Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flandreau School District 50-3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 29 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ward, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ward, SD has a total population of 598 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ward, 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 Ward, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.64 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ward, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ward, 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 Ward, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ward, SD
How many schools are in Ward, SD?
Ward, SD has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,844 students in total.
How do schools in Ward perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Ward score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Ward underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ward?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Ward, SD
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations