For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,208 students in Brule County, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 132 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Brule County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Brule County, SD are Kimball Elementary - 02, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Kimball High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brule County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Brule County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Brule County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: PK-4
| 123 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 5-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Kimball High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #44.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Chamberlain High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #66.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #77.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4467
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grass Ranch Colony High School - 15
Magnet School
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Brule County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chamberlain Group Care Center - 04 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
211 West 16th Ave
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4477
Grades: 7-12
| 28 students
Po Box 119
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brule County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Brule County, SD include Kimball Elementary - 02, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Kimball High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Brule County?
8 public schools are located in Brule County.
What percentage of students in Brule County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Brule County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Brule County?
Brule County public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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