For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 734 students in Bon Homme County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bon Homme County, SD are Springfield Elementary - 03, Bon Homme Middle School - 02 and Tyndall Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bon Homme County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bon Homme County 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 Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bon Homme County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1008 Walnut St
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: K-5
| 48 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Homme Middle School - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Tyndall Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1404 Fir St
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
Rank: #44.
Dawson Colony School - 20
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
41544 Hwy 46
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 589-3166
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Avon Middle School - 05
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: 5-8
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Avon Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Pine St
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Avon, SD 57315
(605) 286-3291
Grades: K-4
| 63 students
Rank: #77.
Hutterische Colony Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31232 The Colony Rd
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 589-3389
Grades: K-8
| 33 students
Rank: #88.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Grades: PK-4
| 113 students
Rank: #99.
Scotland Middle School - 05
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 5-8
| 83 students
Bon Homme County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31232 The Colony Rd
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Tyndall, SD 57066
(605) 589-3387
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
1008 Walnut
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Springfield, SD 57062
(605) 369-2282
Grades: PK
| 12 students
227 N Lidice St
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Tabor, SD 57063
(605) 463-2271
Grades: K-5
| 37 students
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bon Homme County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bon Homme County, SD include Springfield Elementary - 03, Bon Homme Middle School - 02 and Tyndall Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bon Homme County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Bon Homme County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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