For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 156 students in Colome, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Colome, SD are Colome High School - 01, 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Colome have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Colome, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Colome High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: #22.
Colome Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Rank: #33.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: PK-5
| 78 students
Colome, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 S Dakota St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Colome, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Colome, SD include Colome High School - 01, Colome Middle School - 03 and Colome Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Colome?
3 public schools are located in Colome.
What is the racial composition of students in Colome?
Colome public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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