Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57461

The 57461 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), all part of the Northwestern Area School District 56-7. The standout schools in this set appear to be Northwestern Elementary - 04 and Northwestern High School - 01, which have consistently ranked among the top schools in South Dakota and earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In contrast, the virtual high school iSucceed - 92 struggles significantly, with very low test scores, a poor graduation rate, and a high dropout rate.

The Northwestern schools outperform the district and state averages on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates, suggesting they are providing a high-quality education. Northwestern Elementary - 04 has ranked in the top 55 elementary schools in South Dakota, and Northwestern High School - 01 has consistently ranked among the top 16 high schools. The virtual school iSucceed - 92, on the other hand, ranks in the bottom 5 high schools in the state.

Spending per student varies significantly, with the virtual school iSucceed - 92 spending the least at $7,567 per student, compared to the physical schools spending between $10,472 and $13,236 per student. The student-teacher ratios are also much higher at the virtual school, which could be a factor in its poor outcomes. Overall, the data suggests the Northwestern Area School District 56-7 has some high-performing schools, but the virtual school is struggling to meet the needs of its students.