For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 253 students in Ipswich, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Ipswich, 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.
Ipswich, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Ipswich have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Ipswich, SD (2025)
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 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
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: #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
Ipswich, South Dakota 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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 preschools in Ipswich, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Ipswich, SD include Ipswich Elementary - 02, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06 and Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public preschools are located in Ipswich?
4 public preschools are located in Ipswich.
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich?
Ipswich public preschools minority enrollment is 5% 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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