For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 232 students in 57223, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57223, SD are Castlewood Elementary - 02, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 and Castlewood Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 57223 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57223, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57223, SD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Claremont Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46271 184th St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #33.
Castlewood Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Gr: 6-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57223, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57223, SD include Castlewood Elementary - 02, Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 and Castlewood Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57223?
3 public elementary schools are located in 57223.
What is the racial composition of students in 57223?
57223 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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