For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 354 students in Aurora County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Aurora County, SD are Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Aurora County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Aurora County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Aurora County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
506 Main St
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Plankinton Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
404 E Davenport St
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Plankinton, SD 57368
(605) 942-7743
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
White Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Aurora County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: K-6 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: 7-8 | 16 students
506 E Main
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Stickney, SD 57375
(605) 732-4221
Gr: PK | 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Aurora County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Aurora County, SD include Corsica-stickney Elementary - 02, Plankinton Elementary - 02 and White Lake Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Aurora County?
3 public preschools are located in Aurora County.
What is the racial composition of students in Aurora County?
Aurora County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% 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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