For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 97 students in Colome, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colome, SD are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colome have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colome, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 elementary schools in Colome, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Colome, SD include Colome Middle School - 03 and Colome Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colome?
2 public elementary schools are located in Colome.
What is the racial composition of students in Colome?
Colome public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is equal to the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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