For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 881 students in 57241, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57241, SD are Hamlin Elementary - 09, Hamlin High School - 01 and Hamlin Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57241 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57241, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57241, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
Hamlin High School - 01
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: #33.
Hamlin Middle School - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3644
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
57241, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
310 5th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57241, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57241, SD include Hamlin Elementary - 09, Hamlin High School - 01 and Hamlin Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57241?
3 public schools are located in 57241.
What is the racial composition of students in 57241?
57241 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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