For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 145 students in Kimball, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kimball, SD are Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 and Kimball Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kimball, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Kimball have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kimball, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #22.
Kimball Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Gr: 5-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kimball, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kimball, SD include Grass Ranch Colony Elementary - 13 and Kimball Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Kimball?
2 public middle schools are located in Kimball.
What is the racial composition of students in Kimball?
Kimball public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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