For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 707 students in Edmunds County, SD. Edmunds County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
The top ranked public schools in Edmunds County, SD are Ipswich High School - 01, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 and Ipswich Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmunds County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 31% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Edmunds County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ipswich High School - 01
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 33 students
Rank: #33.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #44.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
Rank: #55.
Ipswich Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 6-8
| 84 students
Rank: #66.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12434 364th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 23 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Grades: 7-8
| 13 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12465 359th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Rank: #1111.
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #1212.
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: 6-8
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Main St
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Edmunds County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 26
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Grades: 3-5
| 44 students
Po Box 306
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-6
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Edmunds County, SD include Ipswich High School - 01, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 and Ipswich Elementary - 02. Edmunds County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public schools are located in Edmunds County, SD?
14 public schools are located in Edmunds County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County, SD?
Edmunds County, SD public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 31% (majority American Indian).
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