For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 219 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Edmunds County, SD are Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, Ipswich Middle School - 04 and Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edmunds County, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Middle Schools in Edmunds County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
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 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
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 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
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 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
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 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
301 E Main St
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: K-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Edmunds County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 26
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Hosmer, SD 57448
(605) 283-2218
Gr: 3-5 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Po Box 306
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Edmunds County, SD include Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, Ipswich Middle School - 04 and Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Edmunds County?
7 public middle schools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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