For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 329 students in Colman, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Colman, SD are Colman Elementary - 03, Colman-egan High School - 01 and Colman-egan Jr. High - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colman, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Colman, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colman Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: PK-6 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Colman-egan High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 9-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Colman-egan Jr. High - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 S Loban Ave
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Colman, SD 57017
(605) 534-3534
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colman, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Colman, SD include Colman Elementary - 03, Colman-egan High School - 01 and Colman-egan Jr. High - 02.
How many public schools are located in Colman?
3 public schools are located in Colman.
What is the racial composition of students in Colman?
Colman public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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