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Best 57428 South Dakota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 90 students in 57428, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in 57428, SD are Bowdle Elementary - 02, Bowdle High School - 01 and Bowdle Jr. High - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57428 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57428, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best 57428, SD Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Bowdle Preschool - 04
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 57428, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57428, SD include Bowdle Elementary - 02, Bowdle High School - 01 and Bowdle Jr. High - 03.
How many public schools are located in 57428?
4 public schools are located in 57428.
What is the racial composition of students in 57428?
57428 public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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