Best Schools in Ideal, SD
Ideal, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,354 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Ideal exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ideal, SD
The top high schools in Ideal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colome High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 59 Students
2. Lyman High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
3. Winner High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winner School District 59-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ideal, SD
The top middle schools in Ideal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lyman Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 83 Students
2. Colome Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 30 Students
3. Winner Middle School - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winner School District 59-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ideal, SD
The top elementary schools in Ideal, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Colome Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Colome Consolidated 59-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 81 Students
2. Lyman Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lyman School District 42-1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 200 Students
3. Winner Elementary - 04
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winner School District 59-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ideal, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ideal, SD has a total population of 255 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ideal, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Ideal, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ideal, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ideal, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Ideal, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ideal, SD
How many schools are in Ideal, SD?
Ideal, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,354 students in total.
How do schools in Ideal perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Ideal score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Ideal exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ideal?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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