For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 268 students in Kimball, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kimball, SD are Kimball Elementary - 02, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kimball, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kimball have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kimball, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kimball Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-89% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 122 students
Rank: #22.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: 5-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kimball, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kimball, SD include Kimball Elementary - 02, Kimball Middle School - 04 and Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kimball?
3 public elementary schools are located in Kimball.
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball?
Kimball public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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