For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 303 students in Sanborn County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sanborn County, SD are Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Woonsocket Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Sanborn County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Sanborn County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Woonsocket Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 N 2nd Ave
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Woonsocket, SD 57385
(605) 796-4431
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Sanborn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 68
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Letcher, SD 57359
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-5 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Sanborn County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Sanborn County, SD include Sanborn Central Elementary - 06 and Woonsocket Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Sanborn County?
2 public preschools are located in Sanborn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn County?
Sanborn County 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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