For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 740 students in Gregory County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Gregory County, SD are Burke High School - 01, Burke Elementary - 02 and Gregory Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gregory County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gregory County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Gregory County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Burke Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Gregory Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
South Central Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Gr: PK-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Gregory Junior High - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Gregory High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-9672
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-9672
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Burke Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-12
Gregory County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Gr: 6-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gregory County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Gregory County, SD include Burke High School - 01, Burke Elementary - 02 and Gregory Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Gregory County?
8 public schools are located in Gregory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gregory County?
Gregory County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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