For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 386 students in Gregory County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Gregory County, SD are Gregory Elementary - 02, Burke Elementary - 02 and South Central Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gregory 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 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Gregory County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Gregory County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gregory Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
505 Logan St
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Gregory, SD 57533
(605) 835-8771
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Burke Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
933 Lincoln St
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Burke, SD 57523
(605) 775-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Rank: #33.
South Central Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: PK-5
| 58 students
Gregory County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Grades: 6-8
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gregory County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Gregory County, SD include Gregory Elementary - 02, Burke Elementary - 02 and South Central Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Gregory County?
3 public preschools are located in Gregory County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gregory County?
Gregory County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% 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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