Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57442

Summary:

The 57442 zip code area is home to three high-performing schools in the Gettysburg School District 53-1: one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school. These schools consistently rank among the top in South Dakota, with the district as a whole earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Gettysburg Elementary - 02 stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently ranking in the top 15 elementary schools in the state. With impressive academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and high per-student spending, this school provides a strong foundation for its students. Similarly, Gettysburg High School - 01 has seen a significant improvement in its ranking, now placing 7th out of 141 high schools in South Dakota. The school's academic excellence, high graduation rates, and low dropout rates make it a standout choice for families in the area.

While Gettysburg Middle School - 03 has also performed well, with strong Mathematics scores and a respectable ranking, it does have a slightly higher chronic absenteeism rate compared to the other schools in the district. This could be an area of focus for the district to ensure all students receive the support they need. Overall, the schools in the 57442 zip code area demonstrate a commitment to providing high-quality education, with a focus on STEM subjects and equitable resource allocation across the district.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Gettysburg Elementary - 02	Public	K-5	100 E King Ave	Gettysburg	57442	Potter County	Gettysburg School District 53-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 765-2438	95	11	8.9	14.7%	79 (83.2%)	1 (1.1%)	7 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.3%)	75.5	36^th of 201 public elementary schools	82.1%		85.7	15^th of 204 public elementary schools	92.6%	21	66.7	72.2	60.0					66.0	58.3	66.7	55.0					60.0	50.0			$14,022	$2,404	$11,618
Gettysburg High School - 01	Public	9-12	100 E King Ave	Gettysburg	57442	Potter County	Gettysburg School District 53-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 765-2436	68	8	8.0	14.7%	61 (89.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	1 (1.5%)	3 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	91	7^th of 141 public high schools	95.0%		69.4	35^th of 138 public high schools	74.6%	28							88.9								72.2				61.1	$15,544	$2,243	$13,301
Gettysburg Middle School - 03	Public	6-8	100 E King Ave	Gettysburg	57442	Potter County	Gettysburg School District 53-1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 765-2436	48	4	10.8	27.1%	42 (87.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	88.3	8^th of 147 public middle schools	94.6%		77.1	16^th of 150 public middle schools	89.3%	8				69.2	61.1	62.5		63.8				84.6	72.2	62.5		72.3		62.5		$12,958	$2,162	$10,796

Cities Near Zip Code 57442

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Gettysburg	2.17 mi	3	13^th
Hoven	19.03 mi	3
Onida	21.67 mi	3	37^th
La Plant	32.65 mi	1
Selby	34.32 mi	3	52^nd

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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.