For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 141 students in Canistota, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Canistota, SD is Canistota Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Canistota, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Canistota have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Canistota, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canistota Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Canistota, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Canistota, SD include Canistota Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Canistota?
1 public preschools are located in Canistota.
What is the racial composition of students in Canistota?
Canistota public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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