For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 296 students in Lawrence County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Lawrence County, SD is Whitewood Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Grades: K
| 168 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Black Hills Education Connection - 03 High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2910 4th Ave
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, SD include Whitewood Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County, SD?
2 public preschools are located in Lawrence County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County, SD?
Lawrence County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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