For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 162 students in Langford, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Langford, SD are Langford Area Elementary - 02 and Newport Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Langford, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Langford have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Langford, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Langford Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Newport Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11796 414th Ave
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: PK-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Langford, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: K-5 | 1 student
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
206 Chestnut St
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Langford, SD 57454
(605) 493-6454
Gr: 6-8 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Langford, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Langford, SD include Langford Area Elementary - 02 and Newport Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Langford?
2 public preschools are located in Langford.
What is the racial composition of students in Langford?
Langford public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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