For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 498 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Edmunds County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bowdle Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: K-5 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #44.
Ipswich Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6571
Gr: 6-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
(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
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #66.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
(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
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Bowdle Jr. High - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6590
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
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 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Main St
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Edmunds County, SD include Ipswich Elementary - 02, Bowdle Elementary - 02 and Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public elementary schools are located in Edmunds County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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