For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 59 students in Bowdle, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bowdle, SD are Bowdle Elementary - 02 and Bowdle Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bowdle, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bowdle have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bowdle, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: K-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bowdle, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bowdle, SD include Bowdle Elementary - 02 and Bowdle Jr. High - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bowdle?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bowdle.
What is the racial composition of students in Bowdle?
Bowdle public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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