For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 236 students in Hill City, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Hill City, SD is Hill City Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hill City, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Hill City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Hill City, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
341 Main St
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Hill City, SD 57745
(605) 574-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hill City, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hill City, SD include Hill City Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Hill City?
1 public preschools are located in Hill City.
What is the racial composition of students in Hill City?
Hill City public preschools minority enrollment is 28% 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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