Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57441

The 57441 zip code area is home to three schools that are part of the Frederick Area School District 06-2: Frederick Area Elementary - 02, Frederick High School - 01, and Frederick Area Middle School - 03. These schools serve students from elementary through high school and have consistently performed well, with the elementary and middle schools ranking among the top in the state.

Frederick Area Elementary - 02 stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics significantly above the state averages. The school has also maintained a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Frederick Area Middle School - 03 has also performed impressively, ranking in the top 10% of South Dakota middle schools and boasting strong test scores in both core subjects as well as an outstanding 8th grade science proficiency rate.

While Frederick High School - 01 has a solid 86.4% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate, its overall ranking of 101 out of 166 South Dakota high schools suggests there may be room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics. However, the district as a whole appears to be providing a quality education, with equitable funding and resource allocation across the schools.