For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 381 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 40% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Fall River County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Fall River County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Mountain Elementary - 01
Magnet School
(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
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
| 331 students
Rank: #33.
Oelrichs Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(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
| 41 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?
3 public preschools are located in Fall River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fall River County?
Fall River County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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