For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 844 students in Brule County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Brule County, SD are Kimball Elementary - 02, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 and Kimball Middle School - 04. 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 45% (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 4/10, 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 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brule County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
(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
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 5-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Chamberlain Elementary - 03
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sorensen Dr
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 234-4460
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Chamberlain Jr. High - 02
(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
Gr: 6-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Brule County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Po Box 119
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Chamberlain, SD 57325
(605) 734-4460
Gr: 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, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 and Kimball Middle School - 04.
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 36% (majority American Indian).
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