For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 152 students in Plankinton, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Plankinton, SD is Plankinton Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plankinton, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Plankinton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Plankinton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(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
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Plankinton, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Plankinton, SD include Plankinton Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Plankinton?
1 public preschools are located in Plankinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Plankinton?
Plankinton public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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