For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 498 students in Hutchinson County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Hutchinson County, SD are Menno Elementary - 02, Parkston Elementary - 02 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hutchinson County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Hutchinson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hutchinson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Menno Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 S 5th St
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Menno, SD 57045
(605) 387-5161
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Parkston Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102c S Chapman Dr
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
42021 268th St
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Parkston, SD 57366
(605) 928-3368
Grades: PK-8
| 36 students
Rank: #44.
Tripp Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Sloan
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: PK-6
| 85 students
Hutchinson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
Po Box 430
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 779-2251
Grades: PK-4
| 80 students
28781 402nd Ave
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Tripp, SD 57376
(605) 935-6766
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hutchinson County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Hutchinson County, SD include Menno Elementary - 02, Parkston Elementary - 02 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Hutchinson County?
4 public preschools are located in Hutchinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hutchinson County?
Hutchinson County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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