For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 158 students in Howard, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Howard, SD is Howard Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Howard, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Howard have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Howard, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howard Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 N Minnie St
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Howard, SD 57349
(605) 772-4443
Gr: PK-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Howard, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Howard, SD include Howard Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Howard?
1 public preschools are located in Howard.
What is the racial composition of students in Howard?
Howard public preschools minority enrollment is 4% 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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