For the 2023-24 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,191 students in Watertown, SD (there are , serving 524 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Watertown, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, SD are Lincoln Elementary - 05, Mellette Elementary - 07 and Watertown High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Watertown, SD Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary - 05
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 13th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6340
Grades: K-4
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Mellette Elementary - 07
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
619 2nd St Nw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6385
Grades: K-4
| 218 students
Rank: #33.
Watertown High School - 01
Math: 42% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Ne 9th St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6316
Grades: 9-12
| 1,259 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly-south Shore High School - 01
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #55.
Watertown Middle School - 02
Math: 42% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6370
Grades: 7-8
| 618 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson Elementary - 09
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1701 N Maple St
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6390
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #77.
Watertown Intermediate School - 13
Math: 36% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 11th St Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6355
Grades: 5-6
| 559 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Waverly-south Shore Middle School - 03
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: 6-8
| 60 students
Rank: #1111.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
Watertown, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
What are the top ranked public schools in Watertown, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Watertown, SD include Lincoln Elementary - 05, Mellette Elementary - 07 and Watertown High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Watertown, SD?
12 public schools are located in Watertown, SD.
What percentage of students in Watertown, SD go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Watertown, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown, SD?
Watertown, SD public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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