For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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