For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 118 students in Douglas County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Douglas County, SD is Armour Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Douglas County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armour Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
905 Dobson Ave
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Armour, SD 57313
(605) 724-2698
Gr: PK-5 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
555 E Main
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5684
Gr: PK-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
120 S Napoleon Ave
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Corsica, SD 57328
(605) 946-5475
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Douglas County, SD include Armour Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Douglas County?
1 public preschools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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