Schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7, South Dakota (2025)
4 schools · 298 students · 4 public · median Enrollment 91.
Northwestern Area School District 56-7, in South Dakota, has 4 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 298 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 4 public.
The median Enrollment across Northwestern Area School District 56-7's schools is 91, below the South Dakota median of 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
2 of the 4 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Northwestern Elementary - 04 (66.6, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Northwestern High School - 01 (55.3, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Northwestern Elementary - 04 (135 students), Northwestern High School - 01 (91 students), Northwestern Middle School - 02 (56 students).
Ranked schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Dakota.
- 167Northwestern Elementary - 04Mellette · Public Elementary54.5% Math proficiency · 135 students
- 255Northwestern High School - 01Mellette · Public High30% Math proficiency · 91 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwestern Elementary - 04 Mellette · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 66.6 Top 50% | 54.5% Math proficiency | 135 |
| 2 | Northwestern High School - 01 Mellette · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 55.3 Top 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 91 |
Other schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
Northwestern Elementary - 04 is the highest-ranked school in Northwestern Area School District 56-7 with a Success Index (US) of 66.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
Northwestern Area School District 56-7 has 4 schools (1 middle, 2 elementary, 1 high) educating 298 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Northwestern Area School District 56-7?
The median Enrollment across schools in Northwestern Area School District 56-7 is 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.