For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 647 students in 57201, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57201, SD are Watertown Middle School - 02 and Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57201 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57201, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57201, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watertown Middle School - 02
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Gr: 7-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Gr: 6-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
57201, South Dakota 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Gr: PK-K | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Gr: 9-12
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Gr: PK-4 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57201, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57201, SD include Watertown Middle School - 02 and Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in 57201?
2 public middle schools are located in 57201.
What is the racial composition of students in 57201?
57201 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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