For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 225 students in Salem, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Salem, SD is Mccook Central Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Salem have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Salem, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Salem, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Salem, SD include Mccook Central Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Salem?
1 public preschools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem 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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