For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 135 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 average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Bison, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bison High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Bison Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: K-6 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Bison Jr. High - 04
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Bison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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