Best Walworth County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 85 students in Walworth County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Walworth County, SD is Selby Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walworth County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Walworth County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Walworth County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selby Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Gr: PK-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Walworth County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Walworth County, SD include Selby Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Walworth County?
1 public preschools are located in Walworth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Walworth County?
Walworth County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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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