For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 332 students in 57235, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57235, SD are Florence High School - 01, Florence Middle School - 03 and Florence Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57235 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57235, SD have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57235, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Florence Middle School - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: 6-8
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
Florence Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
515 Main Ave
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Florence, SD 57235
(605) 758-2412
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57235, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57235, SD include Florence High School - 01, Florence Middle School - 03 and Florence Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in 57235?
3 public schools are located in 57235.
What is the racial composition of students in 57235?
57235 public schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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