For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 146 students in Roscoe, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Roscoe, SD are Edmunds Central High School - 01, Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 and Edmunds Central Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roscoe, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Roscoe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Roscoe, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: 6-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
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
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Roscoe, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Roscoe, SD include Edmunds Central High School - 01, Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 and Edmunds Central Elementary - 05.
How many public schools are located in Roscoe?
4 public schools are located in Roscoe.
What is the racial composition of students in Roscoe?
Roscoe public schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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