Best 57018 South Dakota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 747 students in 57018, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in 57018, SD are Tri-valley High School - 01, Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02 and Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57018 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57018, SD have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best 57018, SD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46474 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Tri-valley Elementary In Colton - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: K-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley Intermediate School - 03
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 57018, SD?
How many public schools are located in 57018?
3 public schools are located in 57018.
What is the racial composition of students in 57018?
57018 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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