For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 460 students in Spink County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Spink County, SD are Northwestern Elementary - 04, Doland Elementary - 03 and Redfield Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Spink County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Spink County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Spink County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary - 04
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
221 3rd St
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Mellette, SD 57461
(605) 887-3467
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Doland Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 N Humphrey Dr
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Doland, SD 57436
(605) 635-6241
Gr: PK-6 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Redfield Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 6th Ave E
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Redfield, SD 57469
(605) 472-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Spink County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Spink County, SD include Northwestern Elementary - 04, Doland Elementary - 03 and Redfield Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Spink County?
3 public preschools are located in Spink County.
What is the racial composition of students in Spink County?
Spink County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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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