For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 640 students in Brown County, SD. The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD are Groton Area Elementary - 02, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Groton Area Elementary - 02
(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
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Brown County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aberdeen Alternative Learning Center- 12 (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1300 3 St S
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Gr: PK-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Hub Area Multi-district High School (Closed 2016)
Vocational School
640 9th Ave Sw
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7800
Gr: 9-12
14625 401st Ave
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Stratford, SD 57474
(605) 395-6362
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
New Beginnings - 89 (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1601 Milwaukee Ave Ne
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-8100
Gr: 5-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD include Groton Area Elementary - 02, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08. Brown County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
4 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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