Schools in Watertown, South Dakota (2025)
7 schools · 3,586 students · 7 public · median Enrollment 361.
Watertown, in South Dakota, has 7 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 3,586 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high; by sector 7 public.
The median Enrollment across Watertown's schools is 361, above the South Dakota median of 107. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
7 of the 7 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Lincoln Elementary - 05 (77.0, top 25% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Watertown High School - 01 (72.3, top 25% of high schools nationally), and Watertown Middle School - 02 (69.4, top 25% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Watertown High School - 01 (1,222 students), Watertown Middle School - 02 (575 students), Watertown Intermediate School - 13 (532 students).
Ranked schools in Watertown
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and South Dakota.
- 177Lincoln Elementary - 05Watertown · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 361 students
- 272Watertown High School - 01Watertown · Public High56% Math proficiency · 1,222 students
- 369Watertown Middle School - 02Watertown · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 575 students
- 469Jefferson Elementary - 09Watertown · Public Elementary62% Math proficiency · 333 students
- 568Watertown Intermediate School - 13Watertown · Public Middle53% Math proficiency · 532 students
- 664Mellette Elementary - 07Watertown · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 267 students
- 761McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06Watertown · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 296 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln Elementary - 05 Watertown · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 77.0 Top 25% | 77% Math proficiency | 361 |
| 2 | Watertown High School - 01 Watertown · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 72.3 Top 25% | 56% Math proficiency | 1,222 |
| 3 | Watertown Middle School - 02 Watertown · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 69.4 Top 25% | 50% Math proficiency | 575 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary - 09 Watertown · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 69.2 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 333 |
| 5 | Watertown Intermediate School - 13 Watertown · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 68.2 Top 25% | 53% Math proficiency | 532 |
| 6 | Mellette Elementary - 07 Watertown · Elementary · Grades 1–4 | Public | 63.8 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 267 |
| 7 | McKinley Early Childhood Center - 06 Watertown · Elementary · Grades PK–K | Public | 61.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 296 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Watertown?
Lincoln Elementary - 05 is the highest-ranked school in Watertown with a Success Index (US) of 77.0 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Watertown?
Watertown has 7 schools (4 elementary, 1 high, 2 middle) educating 3,586 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Watertown?
The median Enrollment across schools in Watertown is 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.