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3 schools in Gettysburg

South Dakota · Public K-12

Gettysburg's public-school count of 3 reflects a system enrolling about 214 students inside South Dakota, broken out as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Gettysburg

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
214
-29 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 88%
% Hispanic
7%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Gettysburg Elementary - 02ElementaryKG-0588
Gettysburg High School - 01High09-1272
Gettysburg Middle School - 03Middle06-0854

About Gettysburg

Public education in Gettysburg, South Dakota runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 214 students. By footprint, Gettysburg sits in the small bracket.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 71, noticeably below the state mean of about 208.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 12%: 243 students in SY 2017-18 versus 214 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the Hispanic share of enrollment grew from 4% to 7%.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg, South Dakota has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 214 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Gettysburg?
Gettysburg Elementary - 02 is the largest public school in Gettysburg by enrollment, with approximately 88 students.
What school districts serve Gettysburg?
Gettysburg public schools are operated by Gettysburg School District 53-1.
What grade levels do public schools in Gettysburg cover?
Public schools in Gettysburg serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.