For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 159 students in Bridgewater, SD.
The top ranked public school in Bridgewater, SD is Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bridgewater, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bridgewater have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Bridgewater, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 159 students
Bridgewater, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
510 North Main
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bridgewater, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Bridgewater, SD include Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Bridgewater?
1 public schools are located in Bridgewater.
What is the racial composition of students in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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