For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 133 students in 57029, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57029, SD are Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, Freeman Jr High - 05 and Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57029 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57029, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57029, SD Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
42906 Colony Rd
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: K-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Freeman Jr High - 05
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 S Wipf St
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4214
Gr: 7-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27709 Tschetter Ave
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Freeman, SD 57029
(605) 925-4216
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57029, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57029, SD include Wolf Creek Colony Elementary - 04, Freeman Jr High - 05 and Tschetter Colony Elementary - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in 57029?
3 public middle schools are located in 57029.
What is the racial composition of students in 57029?
57029 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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