For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 347 students in Kimball, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Kimball, SD are Kimball Elementary - 02, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 and Kimball Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kimball, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Kimball have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Kimball, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: PK-4 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Kimball High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6232
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
36570 258th St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kimball, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Kimball, SD include Kimball Elementary - 02, Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 and Kimball Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in Kimball?
5 public schools are located in Kimball.
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball?
Kimball public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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