For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,245 students in Eagle Butte, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 72 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Eagle Butte, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Eagle Butte, SD are E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07, E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle Butte, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Eagle Butte have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Eagle Butte, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: #22.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Grades: 3-6
| 295 students
Rank: n/an/a
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Grades: K-12
| 862 students
Rank: n/an/a
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Grades: K-2
| 71 students
Eagle Butte, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Grades: 3-4
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Eagle Butte, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Eagle Butte, SD include E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07, E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06.
How many public schools are located in Eagle Butte?
7 public schools are located in Eagle Butte.
What percentage of students in Eagle Butte go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Eagle Butte are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle Butte?
Eagle Butte public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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