For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,858 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, SD are Lennox Elementary - 02, Endeavor Elementary - 07 and Worthing Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lennox Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Gr: PK-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Elementary - 07
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Worthing Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Cedar St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Gr: PK-4 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Horizon Elementary - 09
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Gr: 3-5 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2593
Gr: 6-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, SD include Lennox Elementary - 02, Endeavor Elementary - 07 and Worthing Elementary - 05.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Worthing Elementary - 05 vs. Lennox Elementary - 02, Lennox Elementary - 02 vs. Worthing Elementary - 05
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