For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 155 students in Ipswich, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ipswich, 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.
Ipswich, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Ipswich have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ipswich, SD (2026)
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
Ipswich, South Dakota Public Schools (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 middle schools in Ipswich, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ipswich, SD include Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, Ipswich Middle School - 04 and Deerfield Colony Elementary - 05.
How many public middle schools are located in Ipswich?
4 public middle schools are located in Ipswich.
What is the racial composition of students in Ipswich?
Ipswich public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% 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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