For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 304 students in Groton, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Groton, SD is Groton Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Groton, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Groton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Groton, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Groton Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
810 N 1st St
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-2317
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Groton, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 410
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Groton, SD 57445
(605) 397-8381
Grades: PK-8
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Groton, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Groton, SD include Groton Area Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Groton?
1 public preschools are located in Groton.
What is the racial composition of students in Groton?
Groton 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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