For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 134 students in Bison, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Bison, SD are Bison High School - 01, Bison Elementary - 02 and Bison Jr. High - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bison, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Bison have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Bison, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bison High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Bison Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Bison Jr. High - 04
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Carr St
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Bison, SD 57620
(605) 244-5271
Grades: 7-8
| 24 students
Bison, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Bison, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Bison, SD include Bison High School - 01, Bison Elementary - 02 and Bison Jr. High - 04.
How many public schools are located in Bison?
3 public schools are located in Bison.
What is the racial composition of students in Bison?
Bison public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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