For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 729 students in Tripp County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tripp County, SD are Colome Middle School - 03, Winner Middle School - 02 and Winner Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tripp County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tripp County (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.
Winner Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
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%
Tripp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31905 Dejong Rd
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
210 D Street
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
203 West 2nd St.
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tripp County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tripp County, SD include Colome Middle School - 03, Winner Middle School - 02 and Winner Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tripp County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tripp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp County?
Tripp County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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