For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 229 students in Bennett County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Bennett County, SD is Bennett County Elementary School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bennett County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Bennett County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Bennett County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bennett County Elementary School - 03
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: PK-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Bennett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Po Box 580
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bennett County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bennett County, SD include Bennett County Elementary School - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Bennett County?
1 public preschools are located in Bennett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bennett County?
Bennett County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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