For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 230 students in Newell, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Newell, SD are Newell Elementary - 02, Newell Middle School - 04 and Newell High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newell, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newell have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Newell, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Newell Middle School - 04
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: 6-8 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Newell High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newell, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Newell, SD include Newell Elementary - 02, Newell Middle School - 04 and Newell High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Newell?
3 public schools are located in Newell.
What is the racial composition of students in Newell?
Newell public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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