Best 57701 South Dakota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 909 students in 57701, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 57701, SD are Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 and General Beadle Elementary - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 57701 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 57701, SD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 57701, SD Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Gr: PK-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 57701, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 57701, SD include Robbinsdale Elementary - 14 and General Beadle Elementary - 01.
How many public preschools are located in 57701?
3 public preschools are located in 57701.
What is the racial composition of students in 57701?
57701 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% 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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