For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 715 students in Tripp County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tripp County, SD are Wood Elementary - 05, Colome Middle School - 03 and Winner Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tripp County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tripp County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wood Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
114 S Dakota St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Colome Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(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
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Winner Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
431 E 7th St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8125
Grades: 6-8
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Colome Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(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
| 81 students
Rank: #55.
Winner Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Tripp County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
31905 Dejong Rd
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
29877 310th Ave
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
210 D Street
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Grades: K-8
| 7 students
203 West 2nd St.
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Grades: K-8
| 13 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tripp County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tripp County, SD include Wood Elementary - 05, Colome Middle School - 03 and Winner Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tripp County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Tripp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp County?
Tripp County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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