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

Best Bridgewater Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Bridgewater, SD.

The top ranked public school in Bridgewater, SD is Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bridgewater, SD public school have an score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bridgewater have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
:

10/

Top 10%

510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541

Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

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Bridgewater, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bridgewater High School - 01 (Closed 2011)

510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541

Gr: 9-12

Bridgewater Junior High - 03 (Closed 2011)

510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public schools in Bridgewater, SD include Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02.

How many public schools are located in Bridgewater?

1 public schools are located in Bridgewater.

What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater?

Bridgewater public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).