Top 3 Best Hutchinson County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 484 students in Hutchinson County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Hutchinson County, SD are Parkston Elementary - 02, Menno Elementary - 02 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Hutchinson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Hutchinson County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkston Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Menno Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 34 students
Rank: #44.
Tripp Elementary - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hutchinson County, SD

Hutchinson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Hutchinson County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Hutchinson County, SD include Parkston Elementary - 02, Menno Elementary - 02 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Hutchinson County, SD?
4 public preschools are located in Hutchinson County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson County, SD?
Hutchinson County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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