For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 619 students in Roberts County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Roberts County, SD are Westside Elementary - 03, Wilmot Elementary - 02 and Summit Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roberts County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Roberts County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roberts County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: PK-4
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Wilmot Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Grades: PK-8
| 135 students
Roberts County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10587 464th Ave
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 637-5231
Grades: PK-6
| 35 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 358 students
Po Box 106
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4278
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
113 N Flick St.
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 738-2391
Grades: K-6
| 45 students
516 8th Ave West
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Grades: 5-8
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Roberts County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Roberts County, SD include Westside Elementary - 03, Wilmot Elementary - 02 and Summit Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Roberts County?
3 public preschools are located in Roberts County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roberts County?
Roberts County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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