For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 532 students in Harrisburg, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Harrisburg, SD is Liberty Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Harrisburg, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Harrisburg, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 9-12 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Harrisburg, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Harrisburg, SD include Liberty Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Harrisburg?
1 public preschools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public preschools minority enrollment is 15% 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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