For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 204 students in Brookings County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brookings County, SD are Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brookings County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Brookings County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Brookings County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medary Elementary - 05
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
718 5th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4300
Gr: PK-3 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 26th St S
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4900
Gr: PK-3 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 15th Ave
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 696-4600
Gr: PK-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Elkton Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
508 Buffalo St
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Elkton, SD 57026
(605) 542-2541
Gr: PK-6 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brookings County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brookings County, SD include Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Brookings County?
1 public preschools are located in Brookings County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings County?
Brookings County public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Brookings County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brookings County include: Hillcrest Elementary - 04 vs. Medary Elementary - 05, Medary Elementary - 05 vs. Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 vs. Medary Elementary - 05
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