For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 71 students in Bison, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bison, SD is Bison Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bison, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bison, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bison Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: K-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Bison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bison, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bison, SD include Bison Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bison?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bison.
What is the racial composition of students in Bison?
Bison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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