For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 135 students in Colome, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Colome, SD are Colome High School - 01, Colome Middle School - 03 and Colome Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colome, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colome have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Colome, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: PK-5 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Colome, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colome, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Colome, SD include Colome High School - 01, Colome Middle School - 03 and Colome Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Colome?
3 public schools are located in Colome.
What is the racial composition of students in Colome?
Colome public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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