Top 3 Best Watertown Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 676 students in Watertown, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Watertown, SD are Mckinley Elementary - 06, Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 and Roosevelt Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Watertown, SD Public Preschools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Grades: PK-6
| 75 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Watertown, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Watertown, SD include Mckinley Elementary - 06, Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 and Roosevelt Elementary - 08.
How many public preschools are located in Watertown, SD?
4 public preschools are located in Watertown, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown, SD?
Watertown, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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