For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 164 students in Faith, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Faith, SD are Faith Elementary - 02, Faith High School - 01 and Faith Jr. High - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faith, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Faith have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Faith, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faith Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Faith High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Faith Jr. High - 06
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Gr: 7-8 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Faith, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Gr: PK | 4 students Minority enrollment: 25%
17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Gr: K-8 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Faith, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Faith, SD include Faith Elementary - 02, Faith High School - 01 and Faith Jr. High - 06.
How many public schools are located in Faith?
3 public schools are located in Faith.
What is the racial composition of students in Faith?
Faith public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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