For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 211 students in Gettysburg, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Gettysburg, SD are Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Gettysburg High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gettysburg, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Gettysburg have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Gettysburg, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gettysburg Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2438
Grades: K-5
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Gettysburg Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
Rank: #33.
Gettysburg High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E King Ave
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Gettysburg, SD 57442
(605) 765-2436
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gettysburg, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Gettysburg, SD include Gettysburg Elementary - 02, Gettysburg Middle School - 03 and Gettysburg High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Gettysburg?
3 public schools are located in Gettysburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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