For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 185 students in Emery, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Emery, SD are Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04 and Bridgewater-emery High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery, 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 Emery have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Emery, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bridgewater-emery High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 449-4271
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Emery, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Emery, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Emery, SD include Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04 and Bridgewater-emery High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Emery?
2 public schools are located in Emery.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery?
Emery public schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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