Best Public Preschools in Dewey County (2025-26)

Best Dewey County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 198 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 score of 72% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Dewey County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Dewey County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Timber Lake Elementary - 02

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

10/

Top 10%

500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654

Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dewey County, SD

Dewey County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Eagle Butte Elementary - 08 (Closed 2013)

S Prairie Rd
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-2702

Gr: 3-4 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Eagle Butte Jr. High - 06 (Closed 2025)

672 Main St
Eagle Butte, SD 57625
(605) 964-7841

Gr: 7-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Isabel Elementary - 02 (Closed 2010)

504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125

Gr: K-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%

Isabel High School - 01 (Closed 2010)

504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125

Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Isabel Junior High - 03 (Closed 2010)

504 N Taft
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2125

Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Northwest Area Ed Cooperative - 01 (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

503 N Main
Isabel, SD 57633
(605) 466-2206

Gr: K-12

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 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).