Best 57401 South Dakota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 971 students in 57401, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57401, SD are Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57401 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 57401, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best 57401, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holgate Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2200 N Dakota St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7700
Gr: 6-8 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Simmons Middle School - 03
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S 3rd St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57401, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57401, SD include Holgate Middle School - 02 and Simmons Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in 57401?
3 public middle schools are located in 57401.
What is the racial composition of students in 57401?
57401 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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