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3 schools in Newell

South Dakota · Public K-12

For families in Newell, public-school options total 3 K-12 campuses, with combined enrollment near 230 (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Newell

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
230
-82 (-26%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
90%
was 83%
% Hispanic
2%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Newell Elementary - 02ElementaryPK-05124
Newell High School - 01High09-1258
Newell Middle School - 04Middle06-0848

About Newell

Across Newell, South Dakota, 3 public schools educates about 230 students between them.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 77, below the state mean of about 208.

Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 230 students, shrank 26% from the 312 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment grew from 83% to 90%.

On this page, the community for Newell discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Newell, South Dakota?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Newell, with a combined enrollment of about 230.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newell?
Newell has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Newell?
Newell Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Newell by enrollment, with approximately 124 students.
What school districts serve Newell?
Newell public schools are operated by Newell School District 09-2.
What grade levels do public schools in Newell cover?
Public schools in Newell serve students from pre-K through grade 12.