For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 576 students in Brown County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD are Groton Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groton Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 9 students
Brown County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD include Groton Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County, SD?
3 public preschools are located in Brown County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County, SD?
Brown County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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