For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 79 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 76% (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 1% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Big Stone City, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Stone City Elementary - 01
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Big Stone City Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Gr: 6-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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