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Best Edmunds County Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 683 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Edmunds County, SD are Ipswich Elementary - 02, Bowdle Elementary - 02 and Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06. 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 48% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Edmunds County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: K-5 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Ipswich Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 6-8 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12434 364th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Ipswich High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12465 359th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bowdle High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Main St
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bowdle Preschool - 04
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Edmunds County, SD

Edmunds County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 26
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Gr: 3-5 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 306
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

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 Elementary - 02, Bowdle Elementary - 02 and Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Edmunds County?
15 public schools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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