For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 220 students in Gettysburg, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Gettysburg, SD are Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Gettysburg High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gettysburg, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gettysburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Gettysburg, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Gr: K-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gettysburg, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Gettysburg, SD include Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Gettysburg High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Gettysburg?
3 public schools are located in Gettysburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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