For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 85 students in Emery, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Emery, SD is Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emery, SD public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Emery have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Emery, SD (2026)
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Emery, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Emery, SD include Bridgewater-emery Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Emery?
1 public elementary schools are located in Emery.
What is the racial composition of students in Emery?
Emery public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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