Top 10 Best Minnehaha County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 9,656 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Minnehaha County, SD are Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65, Brandon Elementary - 03 and John Harris Elementary - 23. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnehaha County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Minnehaha County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Minnehaha County Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Math: 67% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #22.
Brandon Elementary - 03
Math: 58% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Grades: PK-4
| 713 students
Rank: #33.
John Harris Elementary - 23
Math: 64% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #44.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Math: 60% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 941 students
Rank: #55.
Baltic Elementary - 02
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 303 students
Rank: #66.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Math: 53% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #77.
Discovery Elementary - 26
Math: 55% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 857 students
Rank: #88.
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #99.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
Math: 40% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1010.
Garretson Elementary - 02
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3453
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1111.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1212.
Garfield Elementary - 19
Math: 20% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #1313.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Math: 18% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Grades: PK-5
| 637 students
Rank: #1414.
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 E Austin St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Rank: #1515.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
Math: 16% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1616.
Hayward Elementary - 38
Math: 19% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: #1717.
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Minnehaha County, SD

Minnehaha County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
1101 North Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Grades: PK
| n/a students
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
800 N Main
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
2511 W Brookings Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
1200 East 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 360 students
1116 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
315 W 27th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2001 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
1310 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1401 West 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
1401 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
908 N W Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Grades: K-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Minnehaha County, SD include Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65, Brandon Elementary - 03 and John Harris Elementary - 23.
How many public preschools are located in Minnehaha County, SD?
17 public preschools are located in Minnehaha County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnehaha County, SD?
Minnehaha County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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