For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 77 students in Herreid, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Herreid, SD is Herreid Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herreid, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Herreid have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Herreid, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herreid Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
302 Main St N
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Herreid, SD 57632
(605) 437-2263
Gr: PK-5 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Herreid, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Herreid, SD include Herreid Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Herreid?
1 public preschools are located in Herreid.
What is the racial composition of students in Herreid?
Herreid public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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