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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 57543

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At a glance

Schools

161

Students

5-star school

Top rankedMidland Elementary - 1121^st of 300 South Dakota elementary schools

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Midland Elementary - 11 and 2 more

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Summary:

The 57543 zip code area is home to a single standout elementary school, Kadoka Elementary - 02, which serves students from kindergarten through 5th grade. This school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, outpacing both district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency across multiple grade levels.

Kadoka Area School District 35-2 is home to Kadoka Elementary - 02, which has been ranked among the top 34 elementary schools in South Dakota, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a low student-teacher ratio of 9.1 to 1, the school is able to provide personalized attention and support, contributing to its strong academic performance. While the school serves a population with a relatively high rate of economic need, with 52.38% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, its ability to excel academically despite these challenges is commendable.

The one area for potential improvement at Kadoka Elementary - 02 is its chronic absenteeism rate, which stood at 20.2% in the 2024-2025 school year. Addressing attendance issues could further enhance the school's already impressive academic outcomes. Overall, Kadoka Elementary - 02 stands out as a high-performing school that is providing a quality education to its students, making it an attractive option for families in the 57543 zip code area.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Interior Elementary - 09	Public	K-8	301 A St	Interior	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2173	15	3	4.4	80.0%	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5.3	295^th of 300 public elementary schools	1.7%					(n/a)	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	66.7		18.2	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	33.3		9.1	0.0			$19,291	$12,754	$6,536
Kadoka Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Bayberry St	Kadoka	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2173	118	12	9.4	51.7%	66 (55.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (42.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	70.2	85^th of 300 public elementary schools	71.7%		77.2	34^th of 201 public elementary schools	83.1%	51	35.7	63.2	81.8				59.1	50.0	52.6	72.7				56.8	81.8			$19,677	$6,400	$13,277
Longvalley Elementary - 10	Public	K-8	26840 SD Hwy 73	Long Valley	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2173	22	4	5.0	13.6%	12 (54.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (45.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36.5	210^th of 300 public elementary schools	30.0%					(n/a)	0.0	50.0	66.7	50.0	0.0	100.0	42.9	0.0	50.0	33.3	50.0	0.0	50.0	28.6	0.0	100.0	40.0	$17,582	$6,648	$10,935
Midland Elementary - 11	Public	K-8	104 Main St	Midland	57543	Jackson County	Kadoka Area School District 35-2	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 837-2171	6	1	6.0		6 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.1	21^st of 300 public elementary schools	93.0%					(n/a)	66.7			100.0			75.0	66.7			100.0			75.0

Cities Near Zip Code 57543

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Kadoka	1.21 mi	3	14^th
Philip	17.12 mi	3	67^th
Wanblee	20.19 mi	1
Long Valley	22.08 mi	1	105^th
Midland	23.12 mi	1	7^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.