For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 758 students in Hamlin County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamlin County, SD are Hamlin Elementary - 09, Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Estelline Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamlin County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamlin County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamlin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #22.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #33.
Estelline Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 6th St N
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Hamlin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ne Ed Services Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
310 5th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3607
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hamlin County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Hamlin County, SD include Hamlin Elementary - 09, Castlewood Elementary - 02 and Estelline Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Hamlin County, SD?
3 public preschools are located in Hamlin County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin County, SD?
Hamlin County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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