For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 101 students in Roscoe, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roscoe, SD are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Roscoe have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Roscoe, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 Roscoe, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Roscoe, SD include Edmunds Central Middle School - 02 and Edmunds Central Elementary - 05.
How many public elementary schools are located in Roscoe?
3 public elementary schools are located in Roscoe.
What is the racial composition of students in Roscoe?
Roscoe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% 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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