For the 2025 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 64% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), 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 10% 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 (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
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 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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