For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 246 students in Garretson, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Garretson, SD is Garretson Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garretson, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Garretson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Garretson, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garretson Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garretson, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garretson, SD include Garretson Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Garretson?
1 public preschools are located in Garretson.
What is the racial composition of students in Garretson?
Garretson public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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