Best Schools in Zell, SD
Zell, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 998 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Zell greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Zell, SD
The top high schools in Zell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
2. Redfield High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Hitchcock-tulare High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Zell, SD
The top middle schools in Zell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northwestern Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 59 Students
2. Hitchcock-tulare Jr. High School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 26 Students
3. Redfield Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Zell, SD
The top elementary schools in Zell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hitchcock Tulare School District 56-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 104 Students
2. Northwestern Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
3. Redfield Elementary - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redfield School District 56-4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 270 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Zell, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Zell, SD has a total population of 212 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Zell, 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 Zell, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Zell, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Zell, 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 Zell, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Zell, SD
How many schools are in Zell, SD?
Zell, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 998 students in total.
How do schools in Zell perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Zell score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Zell greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Zell?
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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