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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Preschools in South Dakota

The average public preschool diversity score in South Dakota is approximately 0.53 per year (2026).
The most diverse public preschools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in South Dakota is currently Hawthorne Elementary - 56, with a diversity score of 0.80.
Diversity Score Range: 0.48 0.80 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.6

Most Diverse Public Preschools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.80
Grades: PK-5
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary - 19
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: PK-5
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Rank: #33.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Rank: #44.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Rank: #55.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-5
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Rank: #66.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-5
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Rank: #77.
The Learning Lab Early Childhood - 74
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-7950
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Robbinsdale Elementary - 14
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
424 E Indiana St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1825
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Hayward Elementary - 38
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.69
Grades: PK-5
400 N Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4590
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Jefferson Building - 64
Special Education School
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-12
21 St Joseph St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1813
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-4
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
General Beadle Elementary - 01
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.66
Grades: PK-5
10 Van Buren St
Rapid City, SD 57701
(605) 394-1841
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: PK-8
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.62
Grades: PK-4
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Rank: #1515.
Bennett County Elementary School - 03
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.61
Grades: PK-5
201 5th St
Martin, SD 57551
(605) 685-6717
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-5
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK-5
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Early Learning Center - 04
Diversity Score: 0.58
Grades: PK
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-5
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Patriot Elementary -06
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.57
Grades: PK-3
421 Don Williams Dr
Box Elder, SD 57719
(605) 923-0080
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-6
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.56
Grades: PK-5
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Rapid Valley Elementary - 12
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: PK-5
2601 Covington St
Rapid City, SD 57703
(605) 393-2221
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Lyman Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.54
Grades: PK-5
411 E 2nd St
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: PK-5
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: PK-5
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Medary Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.52
Grades: PK-3
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Kadoka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
800 Bayberry St
Kadoka, SD 57543
(605) 837-2173
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Rosholt Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.51
Grades: PK-5
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.50
Grades: PK-5
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
South Central Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.50
Grades: PK-5
401 Birdsell St
Bonesteel, SD 57317
(605) 654-2314
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Horizon Elementary - 09
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.49
Grades: PK-5
5800 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Hot Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.49
Grades: PK-5
240 N 19th St
Hot Springs, SD 57747
(605) 745-4149
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
White River Elementary - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.48
Grades: PK-5
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
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What is the South Dakota average public preschools diversity score?
The South Dakota average public preschools diversity score is 0.53 for 2026.
What are public preschools with the most diversity score in South Dakota?
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