Best Aberdeen Public Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 244 students in Aberdeen, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Aberdeen, SD is Lincoln Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aberdeen, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Aberdeen have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Aberdeen, SD (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Aberdeen, South Dakota

Aberdeen, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Grades: 6-8
| 2 students
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Aberdeen, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Aberdeen, SD include Lincoln Elementary - 08.
How many public preschools are located in Aberdeen?
2 public preschools are located in Aberdeen.
What is the racial composition of students in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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