Best Schools in Ipswich, SD
Ipswich, SD has 16 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,091 students. On average they score 59% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Ipswich greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ipswich, SD
The top high schools in Ipswich, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
2. Ipswich High School - 01
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Leola High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
4. Central High School - 01
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1388 Students
5. Edmunds Central High School - 01
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 35 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ipswich, SD
The top middle schools in Ipswich, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warner Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 72 Students
2. Ipswich Middle School - 04
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Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 77 Students
3. Simmons Middle School - 03
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Projected Test Scores
Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 483 Students
4. Leola Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 25 Students
5. Edmunds Central Middle School - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 37 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ipswich, SD
The top elementary schools in Ipswich, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pembrook Colony Elementary - 06
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 34 Students
2. Warner Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warner School District 06-5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 155 Students
3. Leola Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Leola School District 44-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 59 Students
4. Ipswich Elementary - 02
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Projected Test Scores
Ipswich Public School District 22-6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 185 Students
5. Edmunds Central Elementary - 05
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Edmunds Central School District 22-5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 57 Students
6. Mike Miller Elementary - 07
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Aberdeen School District 06-1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 244 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ipswich, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ipswich, SD has a total population of 1,295 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ipswich, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ipswich, 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 Ipswich, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ipswich, SD
How many schools are in Ipswich, SD?
Ipswich, SD has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,091 students in total.
How do schools in Ipswich perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Ipswich score 59% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Ipswich greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ipswich?
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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Every school in Ipswich
4 of 4 schools in Ipswich carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4
All 4 public schools we grade in Ipswich. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.