For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,183 students in Brookings, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Brookings, 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, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Brookings have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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, SD (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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brookings, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brookings, SD include Medary Elementary - 05, Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07 and Hillcrest Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Brookings?
3 public preschools are located in Brookings.
What is the racial composition of students in Brookings?
Brookings public preschools minority enrollment is 25% 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Brookings 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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