For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 117 students in Montrose, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Montrose, SD is Montrose Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Montrose, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montrose Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Montrose, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montrose, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Montrose, SD include Montrose Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Montrose?
1 public preschools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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