For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 213 students in Butte County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Butte County, SD is Newell Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newell Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Dartmouth Ave
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Newell, SD 57760
(605) 456-0102
Gr: PK-5 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
29 N 6th Ave
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Belle Fourche, SD 57717
(605) 723-3379
Gr: K | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Butte County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Butte County, SD include Newell Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Butte County?
2 public preschools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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