For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 88 students in Castlewood, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Castlewood, SD are 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.
Castlewood, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Castlewood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Castlewood, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Castlewood, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Castlewood, SD include Claremont Colony Elementary - 04 and Castlewood Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Castlewood?
2 public middle schools are located in Castlewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Castlewood?
Castlewood public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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