For the 2024-25 school year, there are 142 magnet public preschools serving 30,276 students in South Dakota.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in South Dakota are Lake Preston Elementary - 02, Whitewood Elementary - 04 and Leola Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Dakota magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in South Dakota (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Preston Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4464
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4464
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Grades: PK-5
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Leola Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Grades: PK-5
| 59 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Hanson Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Grades: PK-5
| 135 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lennox Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
305 W 5th Ave
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 647-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #66.
Ethan Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #77.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 676 students
Rank: #88.
Bridgewater-emery Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
510 N Main St
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Bridgewater, SD 57319
(605) 729-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Faulkton Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1114 Court St
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Faulkton, SD 57438
(605) 598-6266
Grades: PK-5
| 162 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Montrose Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
309 S Church Ave
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Montrose, SD 57048
(605) 363-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 107 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Big Stone City Elementary - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
655 Walnut St
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Big Stone City, SD 57216
(605) 862-8108
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
Rank: #1313.
Centerville Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Rank: #1414.
Milbank Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
507 S 9th St
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Milbank, SD 57252
(605) 432-6615
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Canistota Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(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
Grades: PK-5
| 157 students
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Eureka Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Grades: PK-6
| 105 students
Rank: #1717.
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #1818.
Brandon Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Grades: PK-4
| 701 students
Rank: #1919.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Herreid Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Palm St
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 104 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Ipswich Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 2nd Ave
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Ipswich, SD 57451
(605) 426-6832
Grades: PK-5
| 185 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Waubay Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Grades: PK-6
| 87 students
Rank: #2424.
John Harris Elementary - 23
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Grades: PK-6
| 141 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #2727.
Kimball Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S East St
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Kimball, SD 57355
(605) 778-6231
Grades: PK-4
| 123 students
Rank: #2828.
Selby Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 E Dakota St
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Selby, SD 57472
(605) 649-7818
Grades: PK-5
| 91 students
Rank: #2929.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 952 students
Rank: #3030.
Groton Area Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #3131.
Endeavor Elementary - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2401 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #3232.
Hamlin Elementary - 09
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44577 188th St
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Hayti, SD 57241
(605) 783-3631
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Hoven Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
551 S Main St
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Hoven, SD 57450
(605) 948-2252
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #33 - 3733. - 37.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in South Dakota?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in South Dakota include Lake Preston Elementary - 02, Whitewood Elementary - 04 and Leola Elementary - 02.
How many magnet public preschools are located in South Dakota?
142 magnet public preschools are located in South Dakota.
What is the racial composition of students in South Dakota?
South Dakota magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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