Best Bison Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 137 students in Bison, SD.

The top-ranked public schools in Bison, SD are Bison High School - 01, Bison Elementary - 02 and Bison Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Bison, SD public schools have an score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Bison, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bison High School - 01

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
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200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271

Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Bison Elementary - 02

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
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200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271

Gr: K-6 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

Bison Jr. High - 04

(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
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200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271

Gr: 7-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bison, South Dakota

Bison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Union Elementary School (Closed 2005)

Po Box 9
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5273

Gr: K-8 | 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bison, SD?

The top-ranked public schools in Bison, SD include Bison High School - 01, Bison Elementary - 02 and Bison Jr. High - 04.

How many public schools are located in Bison?

3 public schools are located in Bison.

What is the racial composition of students in Bison?

Bison public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).