For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 210 students in 57456, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57456, SD are Leola Elementary - 02, Leola High School - 01 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 57456 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57456, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57456, SD ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Leola High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Grassland Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11865 370th Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Spring Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
36562 102nd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Leola Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Long Lake Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36848 123rd St
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Leola Alternative School - 07
Alternative School
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3142
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
57456, South Dakota ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57456, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57456, SD include Leola Elementary - 02, Leola High School - 01 and Grassland Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in 57456?
7 public schools are located in 57456.
What is the racial composition of students in 57456?
57456 public schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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