For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 180 students in 57761, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57761, SD are New Underwood Elementary - 02 and New Underwood Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57761 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57761, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57761, SD Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Underwood Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
New Underwood Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
57761, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 128
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Gr: 7-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 57761, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57761, SD include New Underwood Elementary - 02 and New Underwood Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57761?
2 public elementary schools are located in 57761.
What is the racial composition of students in 57761?
57761 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% 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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