For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 117 students in Mount Vernon, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Mount Vernon, SD is Mount Vernon Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Vernon, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Mount Vernon 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 American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mount Vernon, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Vernon Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Main
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Mount Vernon, SD 57363
(605) 236-5237
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mount Vernon, SD include Mount Vernon Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Mount Vernon?
1 public preschools are located in Mount Vernon.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Vernon?
Mount Vernon public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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