For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 404 students in Faulkton, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Faulkton, SD are Faulkton Elementary - 02, Faulkton Middle School - 08 and Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Faulkton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Faulkton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Faulkton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Faulkton Middle School - 08
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 6-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15185 346th Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Brentwood Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #55.
Faulkton High School - 01
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35075 148th St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
15442 343rd Ave
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Faulkton, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Faulkton, SD include Faulkton Elementary - 02, Faulkton Middle School - 08 and Thunderbird Colony Elementary - 10.
How many public schools are located in Faulkton?
7 public schools are located in Faulkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Faulkton?
Faulkton public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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