For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 393 students in Faulk County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Faulk County, SD are Faulkton Elementary - 02, Faulkton Middle School - 08 and Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faulk County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Faulk County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Faulk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
Rank: #33.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 34 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #66.
Faulkton High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Faulk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 30 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: PK-6
| 28 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3382
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3382
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: 7-8
| 8 students
35691 156th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: K-8
| 23 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Po Box 168
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Cresbard, SD 57435
(605) 324-3241
Grades: K-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Faulk County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Faulk County, SD include Faulkton Elementary - 02, Faulkton Middle School - 08 and Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Faulk County?
7 public schools are located in Faulk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Faulk County?
Faulk County public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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