For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 515 students in Edmunds County, SD. The top ranked public elementary schools in Edmunds County, SD are Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, Ipswich Elementary - 02 and Bowdle Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmunds County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Edmunds County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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 elementary schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Edmunds County, SD include Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, Ipswich Elementary - 02 and Bowdle Elementary - 02. Edmunds County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edmunds County, SD?
9 public elementary schools are located in Edmunds County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County, SD?
Edmunds County, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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