Best Public Schools in Bowdle, SD (2025-26)

Best Bowdle Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 109 students in Bowdle, SD.

The top ranked public schools in Bowdle, SD are Bowdle Elementary - 02, Bowdle High School - 01 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 schools have an score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bowdle have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Bowdle, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bowdle Elementary - 02

(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
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Top 20%

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3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590

Gr: K-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Bowdle High School - 01

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
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Bottom 50%

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3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.

Bowdle Jr. High - 03

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
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3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590

Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: n/an/a

Bowdle Preschool - 04

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3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272

Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bowdle, SD?

The top ranked public schools in Bowdle, SD include Bowdle Elementary - 02, Bowdle High School - 01 and Bowdle Jr. High - 03.

How many public schools are located in Bowdle?

4 public schools are located in Bowdle.

What is the racial composition of students in Bowdle?

Bowdle public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).