For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 710 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Edmunds County, SD are Ipswich High School - 01, Ipswich Elementary - 02 and Ipswich Middle School - 04. 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 52% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Edmunds County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ipswich High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Ipswich Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Grades: 6-8
| 77 students
Rank: #44.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(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: K-5
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(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: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edmunds Central High School - 01
Magnet School
(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
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Bowdle High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Grades: 6-8
| 23 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(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
| 24 students
Rank: #1111.
Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(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
| 37 students
Rank: #1212.
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 57 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boulder Colony School - 06
Magnet School
301 E Main St
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bowdle Preschool - 04
Magnet School
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Grades: PK
| 4 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 schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Edmunds County, SD include Ipswich High School - 01, Ipswich Elementary - 02 and Ipswich Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in Edmunds County?
14 public schools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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