For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 238 students in Parker, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Parker, SD is Parker Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Parker, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Parker have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Parker, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parker Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Parker, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Parker, SD include Parker Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Parker?
1 public preschools are located in Parker.
What is the racial composition of students in Parker?
Parker public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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