For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 73 students in Big Stone City, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Big Stone City, SD are Big Stone City Elementary - 01 and Big Stone City Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Big Stone City, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Big Stone City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Big Stone City, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Stone City Elementary - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Big Stone City Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: 6-8
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Trojan Dr
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Big Stone City, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Big Stone City, SD include Big Stone City Elementary - 01 and Big Stone City Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Big Stone City?
3 public schools are located in Big Stone City.
What is the racial composition of students in Big Stone City?
Big Stone City public schools minority enrollment is 12% 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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