For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,204 students in Brule County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 176 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Brule County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Brule County, SD are Kimball Elementary - 02, Chamberlain High School - 01 and Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brule County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Brule County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Brule County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: PK-4
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Chamberlain High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #44.
Kimball High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Grades: 9-12
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 5-8
| 79 students
Rank: #66.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 6-8
| 203 students
Rank: #77.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #88.
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
Brule County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chamberlain Group Care Center - 04 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
211 West 16th Ave
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Po Box 119
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brule County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Brule County, SD include Kimball Elementary - 02, Chamberlain High School - 01 and Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13.
How many public schools are located in Brule County, SD?
8 public schools are located in Brule County, SD.
What percentage of students in Brule County, SD go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Brule County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brule County, SD?
Brule County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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