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Best Edmunds County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 329 students in Edmunds County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Edmunds County, SD are Ipswich Elementary - 02, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Edmunds County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Edmunds County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-5 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35955 139th St
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1
Rank: #33.
Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12434 364th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Rosette Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
12465 359th Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #55.
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 1st Ave
Roscoe, SD 57471
(605) 287-4251
Gr: PK-5 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Bowdle Preschool - 04
3083 2nd Ave
Bowdle, SD 57428
(605) 285-6272
Gr: PK | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Edmunds County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Edmunds County, SD include Ipswich Elementary - 02, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 and Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public preschools are located in Edmunds County?
6 public preschools are located in Edmunds County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edmunds County?
Edmunds County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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