Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57273


Summary:

The 57273 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools in this area face significant challenges, with very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, some standout performers emerge.

Waubay High School - 01 is a clear standout, ranking 4th out of 141 South Dakota high schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This school boasts strong test scores, with 78.57% of 11th graders proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. In contrast, Waubay Middle School - 03 struggles, with only 23.07% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, ranking in the bottom quartile of South Dakota middle schools.

The data also reveals a concerning trend at Waubay High School - 01, where the school's ranking has dropped from 33rd in 2015-2016 to 132nd in 2021-2022, and its graduation rate is alarmingly low at 33.3%. Meanwhile, Enemy Swim Day School maintains a low 9.4 student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its academic success despite serving a high-need student population with a 97.73% free/reduced lunch rate.








Cities Near Zip Code 57273

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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