Best Public Schools in Ipswich, SD

Summary:

The city of Ipswich, South Dakota is home to a high-performing school district, Ipswich Public School District 22-6, which operates 4 schools: 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools consistently rank among the top in the state, with several standout institutions that excel in academic achievement and student engagement.

Ipswich Elementary - 02 is a shining example, consistently ranking as one of the top elementary schools in South Dakota with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as a low chronic absenteeism rate of 5.6%. Similarly, Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06, a small school with just 34 students, has exceptional performance, with over 86% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67% in Mathematics, along with a 0% chronic absenteeism rate.

The district's high school, Ipswich High School - 01, also stands out with a 100% four-year graduation rate and a low dropout rate of 1.7%. While the school has seen a recent dip in English Language Arts proficiency, its Mathematics proficiency rates have remained relatively stable. Overall, the Ipswich Public School District is providing a high-quality education to its students, with a focus on academic excellence and student engagement that is reflected in the impressive performance of its schools.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)								Smarter Balanced Assessments Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ipswich Elementary - 02	Public	PK, KG-5	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 426-6832	185	16	11.6	24.9%	170 (91.9%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.9%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	87.2	12^th of 201 public elementary schools	94.0%		71.3	57^th of 204 public elementary schools	72.1%	45	66.7	68.2	79.2					71.2	70.4	63.6	83.3					72.6	66.7			$12,862	$1,465	$11,397
Ipswich High School - 01	Public	9-12	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6571	114	7	15.3	16.7%	109 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	77.5	27^th of 141 public high schools	80.9%		67.4	39^th of 138 public high schools	71.7%	12							75.0								54.2				54.2	$10,179	$306	$9,873
Ipswich Middle School - 04	Public	6-8	510 2nd Ave	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(605) 426-6571	77	5	14.2	26.0%	72 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80.9	16^th of 147 public middle schools	89.1%		80	14^th of 150 public middle schools	90.7%	2				57.7	73.1	84.6		71.8				50.0	46.2	57.7		51.3		73.1		$10,053	$306	$9,747
Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06	Public	PK, KG-8	35955 139th St	Ipswich	57451	Edmunds County	Ipswich Public School District 22-6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(605) 426-6832	34	2	13.7	8.8%	34 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								86.7								66.7				$11,042	$287	$10,754

Cities Near Ipswich

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Leola	9.27 mi	7
Wetonka	14.89 mi	1
Roscoe	14.96 mi	4	135^th
Faulkton	15.69 mi	8	9^th
Westport	19 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.

Best Public Schools in Ipswich, SD

Ipswich Elementary - 02

Ipswich Middle School - 04

Ipswich High School - 01

Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06

Cities Near Ipswich