For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools in Meade County, SD.
Best Public Preschools in Meade County (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.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Gr: PK-12
Meade County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
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%
Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Gr: 9-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Gr: 5 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
17000 Sd Hwy 34
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Union Center, SD 57787
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Meade County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Meade County, SD include Faith Elementary - 02 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01.
How many public preschools are located in Meade County?
1 public preschools are located in Meade County.
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