The average public preschool diversity score in South Dakota is approximately 0.54 per year (2025).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in South Dakota is currently Terry Redlin Elementary - 11, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.46
0.80
Avg. Diversity Score: 0.61
Most Diverse Public Preschools in South Dakota (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: PK-5
1721 E Austin St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Garfield Elementary - 19
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Rank: #55.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Rank: #66.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Rank: #77.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: PK-5
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Rank: #88.
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7950
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7950
Rank: #99.
Hayward Elementary - 38
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Rank: #1010.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.68
Grades: PK-5
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-5
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.67
Grades: PK-5
2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Rank: #1313.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.64
Grades: PK-4
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Canyon Lake Elementary - 04
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: PK-5
1500 Evergreen Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Rapid City, SD 57702
(605) 394-1817
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Bennett County Elementary School - 03
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.63
Grades: PK-5
201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: PK-4
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-5
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-5
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-8
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Rank: #2121.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-8
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-6
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Lyman Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-5
411 E 2nd St
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-5
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.53
Grades: PK-5
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Rank: #2727.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: PK-5
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
South Central Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Diversity Score: 0.49
Grades: PK-6
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Webster Elementary - 06
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.49
Grades: PK-5
317 E 7th St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Rank: #3434.
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.47
Grades: PK-5
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Rank: #3535.
White River Elementary - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Diversity Score: 0.46
Grades: PK-5
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the South Dakota average public preschools diversity score?
The South Dakota average public preschools diversity score is 0.54 for 2025.
What are public preschools with the most diversity score in South Dakota?
The best top ranked public preschools in South Dakota include Terry Redlin Elementary - 11, Hawthorne Elementary - 56 and Garfield Elementary - 19.
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