For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 845 students in Brule County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brule County, SD are Kimball Elementary - 02, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brule County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brule County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
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 elementary schools in Brule County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brule County, SD include Kimball Elementary - 02, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brule County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Brule County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brule County?
Brule County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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