For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 138 students in Whitewood, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Whitewood, SD is Whitewood Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitewood, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitewood have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Whitewood, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Whitewood, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 8 students
Po Box 16
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: K-8 | 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Whitewood, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Whitewood, SD include Whitewood Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Whitewood?
1 public preschools are located in Whitewood.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitewood?
Whitewood public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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