For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 347 students in Day County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Day County, SD are Waubay Elementary - 02 and Webster Area Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Day County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Day County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Day County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waubay Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
202 W School Rd
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Waubay, SD 57273
(605) 947-4529
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Webster Area Elementary - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 E Ninth Ave
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Webster, SD 57274
(605) 345-4651
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Day County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 107
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Bristol, SD 57219
(605) 492-3149
Gr: PK-8 | 69 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Day County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Day County, SD include Waubay Elementary - 02 and Webster Area Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Day County?
2 public preschools are located in Day County.
What is the racial composition of students in Day County?
Day County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% 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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