For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 397 students in Fall River County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Fall River County, SD are Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Oelrichs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fall River County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fall River County (2024)
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
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #33.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 W 7th St
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Oelrichs, SD 57763
(605) 535-2631
Grades: PK-5
| 47 students
Fall River County 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
1609 University Ave
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fall River County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Fall River County, SD include Elk Mountain Elementary - 01, Hot Springs Elementary - 02 and Oelrichs Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Fall River County, SD?
3 public preschools are located in Fall River County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County, SD?
Fall River County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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