For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 56 students in Leola, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Leola, SD is Leola Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Leola, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Leola have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Leola, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 56 students
Leola, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-6
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Leola, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Leola, SD include Leola Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Leola?
1 public preschools are located in Leola.
What is the racial composition of students in Leola?
Leola public preschools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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