For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 203 students in Mc Laughlin, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mc Laughlin, SD is Mclaughlin Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mc Laughlin, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Mc Laughlin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mc Laughlin, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mc Laughlin, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mc Laughlin, SD include Mclaughlin Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Mc Laughlin?
1 public preschools are located in Mc Laughlin.
What is the racial composition of students in Mc Laughlin?
Mc Laughlin public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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