For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 274 students in New Underwood, SD.
The top ranked public schools in New Underwood, SD are New Underwood High School - 01, 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.
New Underwood, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in New Underwood have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in New Underwood, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Underwood High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
New Underwood Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #33.
New Underwood Middle School - 04
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Ash St
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
New Underwood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 128
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
New Underwood, SD 57761
(605) 754-6485
Grades: 7-8
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in New Underwood, SD?
The top ranked public schools in New Underwood, SD include New Underwood High School - 01, New Underwood Elementary - 02 and New Underwood Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in New Underwood?
3 public schools are located in New Underwood.
What is the racial composition of students in New Underwood?
New Underwood public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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