For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 531 students in Gregory County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gregory County, SD are Gregory Junior High - 04, Gregory Elementary - 02 and Burke Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gregory County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gregory County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gregory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregory Junior High - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Gregory Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #33.
Burke Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #44.
South Central Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Rank: #55.
Burke Middle School - 04
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
900 Washington St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2645
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Gregory County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gregory County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gregory County, SD include Gregory Junior High - 04, Gregory Elementary - 02 and Burke Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gregory County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Gregory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gregory County?
Gregory County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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