For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 611 students in Hamlin County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Hamlin County, SD are Hamlin Elementary - 09 and Castlewood 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 62% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamlin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hamlin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Castlewood Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E Harry St
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Castlewood, SD 57223
(605) 793-2497
Gr: PK-5 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
404 6th St N
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Estelline, SD 57234
(605) 873-2201
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: K-12
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 and Castlewood Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Hamlin County?
2 public preschools are located in Hamlin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamlin County?
Hamlin County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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