For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,858 students in Lincoln County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, SD are Lennox Elementary - 02, Endeavor Elementary - 07 and Worthing Elementary - 05. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lennox Elementary - 02
(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
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Endeavor Elementary - 07
(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
| 388 students
Rank: #33.
Worthing Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Cedar St
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 372-4114
Grades: PK-4
| 121 students
Rank: #44.
Liberty Elementary - 02
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Willow St
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 532 students
Rank: #55.
Horizon Elementary - 09
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5800 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
131 N Poplar Ave
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Lincoln County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Bartlett
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Canton, SD 57013
(605) 764-2570
Grades: PK-K
| 80 students
600 South Cliff Avenue
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Harrisburg, SD 57032
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
515 W Brian
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Tea, SD 57064
(605) 498-2700
Grades: 3-5
| 352 students
Po Box 38
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Lennox, SD 57039
(605) 498-2434
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, SD include Lennox Elementary - 02, Endeavor Elementary - 07 and Worthing Elementary - 05.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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