For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 168 students in Dewey County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Dewey County, SD is Timber Lake Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dewey County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Dewey County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Dewey County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Dewey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
S Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702
Grades: 3-4
| 62 students
504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Grades: K-6
| 38 students
504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
Northwest Area Ed Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
503 N Main
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2206
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2206
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dewey County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Dewey County, SD include Timber Lake Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Dewey County?
1 public preschools are located in Dewey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dewey County?
Dewey County public preschools minority enrollment is 57% 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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