For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 156 students in Burke, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke, SD are Burke Elementary - 02 and Burke Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burke, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Burke have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Burke, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burke Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Burke Middle School - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Burke, SD include Burke Elementary - 02 and Burke Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Burke?
3 public elementary schools are located in Burke.
What is the racial composition of students in Burke?
Burke public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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