For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 115 students in Edgemont, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Edgemont, SD are Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Edgemont Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgemont, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Edgemont have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Edgemont, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 673-2258
Grades: PK-8
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Edgemont Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 Mogul Way
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: PK-8
| 98 students
Edgemont, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 29
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 662-7254
Grades: 7-8
| 35 students
10222 Valley Rd
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Edgemont, SD 57735
(605) 749-2258
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Edgemont, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Edgemont, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01 and Edgemont Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Edgemont?
2 public preschools are located in Edgemont.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgemont?
Edgemont public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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