For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 642 students in Mccook County, SD. The top ranked public preschools in Mccook County, SD are Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02, Canistota Elementary - 02 and Montrose Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mccook County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Mccook County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mccook County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Canistota Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
431 4th Ave
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Canistota, SD 57012
(605) 296-3458
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Montrose Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mccook Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 E Essex
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Salem, SD 57058
(605) 425-2264
Gr: PK-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mccook County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 S Church Avenue
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mccook County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Mccook County, SD include Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02, Canistota Elementary - 02 and Montrose Elementary - 02. Mccook County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Mccook County?
4 public preschools are located in Mccook County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mccook County?
Mccook County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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