Best Brown County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 640 students in Brown County, SD. The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD are Groton Area Elementary - 02, Frederick 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 score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Groton Area Elementary - 02

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
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810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317

Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: #22.

Frederick Area Elementary - 02

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
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202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145

Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #33.

Lincoln Elementary - 08

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200

Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Rank: n/an/a

Sdsbvi Elementary - 01

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605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Brown County, SD

Brown County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2020)

Alternative School

1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900

Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Groton Hi School (Closed 2005)

Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381

Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Groton Junior High School (Closed 2023)

Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381

Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)

Vocational School

640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800

Gr: 9-12

Hutterville Colony High School - 05 (Closed 2013)

14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362

Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1

New Beginnings - 89 (Closed 2024)

Alternative School

1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100

Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

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, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08. Brown County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.

How many public preschools are located in Brown County?

4 public preschools are located in Brown County.

What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?

Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).