For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 324 students in Parkston, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Parkston, SD are 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.
Parkston, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Parkston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Parkston, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Parkston, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Parkston, SD include Parkston Elementary - 02 and Old Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Parkston?
2 public preschools are located in Parkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Parkston?
Parkston public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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