For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 168 students in Faith, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Faith, SD are Faith High School - 01, Faith Elementary - 02 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Faith, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Faith High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Faith Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-6
| 72 students
Rank: #33.
Faith Jr. High - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 W 5th St
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Faith, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17291 Us Hwy 212
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Faith, SD 57626
(605) 967-2152
Grades: K-8
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Faith, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Faith, SD include Faith High School - 01, Faith Elementary - 02 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 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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