For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 105 students in Marion, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Marion, SD is Marion Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Marion, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion, SD include Marion Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Marion?
1 public preschools are located in Marion.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion?
Marion public preschools minority enrollment is 12% 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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