Best Public Schools in Zip Code 57783

The 57783 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Overall, the Spearfish School District 40-2 is ranked 75 out of 147 districts in South Dakota and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, suggesting room for improvement across the district.

Among the standout schools in the area are Spearfish High School - 01, which has consistently ranked in the top half of South Dakota high schools with a 4-star rating, strong test scores, and a high graduation rate of 86.4%. Spearfish Middle School - 05 and Creekside Elementary - 07 have also maintained 3-star ratings and above-average test scores compared to the district and state.

However, the two Spearfish Academy schools have significantly lower test scores, which could be due to their smaller student populations and specialized nature. Additionally, the district as a whole faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.2% across all schools, and inconsistent spending per student, from $9,133 at Spearfish High School - 01 to $29,715 at Spearfish Academy at Canyon Hills High School - 10.