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Best Ethan Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 182 students in Ethan, SD. The top-ranked public preschools in Ethan, SD are Ethan Elementary - 02 and New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ethan, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Ethan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Ethan, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ethan Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
320 S 2nd St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 227-4211
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New Elm Spring Colony Elementary - 08
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41844 269th St
Ethan, SD 57334
(605) 928-3040
Gr: PK-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ethan, SD?
How many public preschools are located in Ethan?
2 public preschools are located in Ethan.
What is the racial composition of students in Ethan?
Ethan public preschools minority enrollment is 8% 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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