For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 113 students in Scotland, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Scotland, SD is Scotland Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scotland, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Scotland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Scotland, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scotland Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
711 4th St
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2717
Gr: PK-4 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Scotland, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Zenith High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
711 4th St.
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Scotland, SD 57059
(605) 583-2237
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Scotland, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Scotland, SD include Scotland Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Scotland?
1 public preschools are located in Scotland.
What is the racial composition of students in Scotland?
Scotland 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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