For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 175 students in Faulk County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Faulk County, SD is Faulkton Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faulk County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Faulk County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Faulk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Faulk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: PK-6 | 28 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students
35691 156th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 26 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Gr: K-8 | 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Faulk County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Faulk County, SD include Faulkton Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Faulk County?
1 public preschools are located in Faulk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faulk County?
Faulk County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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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