For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 640 students in Brown County, SD. The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD are Groton Area Elementary - 02, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Brown County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Brown County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Area Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 E Main St
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Frederick, SD 57441
(605) 329-2145
Gr: PK-5 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary - 08
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
414 S 10th St
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 725-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Sdsbvi Elementary - 01
Special Education School
605 14th Ave Se
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2580
Gr: PK-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Brown County, SD include Groton Area Elementary - 02, Frederick Area Elementary - 02 and Lincoln Elementary - 08. Brown County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Brown County?
4 public preschools are located in Brown County.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown County?
Brown County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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