For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 1,084 students in Bon Homme County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Bon Homme County, SD are Bon Homme Middle School - 02, Springfield Elementary - 03 and Avon Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bon Homme County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bon Homme County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Bon Homme County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Gr: K-5 | 48 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Avon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: K-4 | 63 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Avon High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Bon Homme High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #88.
Scotland High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: 5-8 | 73 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Gr: PK-4 | 113 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 5-8 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Gr: PK | 19 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Gr: PK | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Bon Homme County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31232 The Colony Rd
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1008 Walnut
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
227 N Lidice St
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Gr: K-5 | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bon Homme County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Bon Homme County, SD include Bon Homme Middle School - 02, Springfield Elementary - 03 and Avon Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Bon Homme County?
14 public schools are located in Bon Homme County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County 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).
Which public schools in Bon Homme County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bon Homme County include: Scotland High School - 01 vs. Bon Homme High School - 01, Bon Homme High School - 01 vs. Scotland High School - 01
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