For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,209 students in Eagle Butte, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 103 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Eagle Butte, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eagle Butte, SD are E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07, E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eagle Butte, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Eagle Butte have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Eagle Butte, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #22.
E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
E St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8773
Gr: 5-8
Rank: #33.
Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Butte High School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
W Frontier Ave
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8744
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: #55.
Eagle Butte Upper Elementary - 03
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 W Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-4911
Gr: 3-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
2004 E Street
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-8777
Gr: K-12 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
2006 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7920
Gr: K-2 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eagle Butte, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Eagle Butte, SD include E. A. G. L. E. Center High School - 07, E.a.g.l.e. Center - 09 and Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06.
How many public schools are located in Eagle Butte?
7 public schools are located in Eagle Butte.
What percentage of students in Eagle Butte go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Eagle Butte are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eagle Butte?
Eagle Butte public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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