For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 204 students in Elkton, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Elkton, SD is Elkton Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkton, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Elkton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Elkton, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Elkton, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Elkton, SD include Elkton Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Elkton?
1 public preschools are located in Elkton.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkton?
Elkton public preschools minority enrollment is 23% 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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