For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 98 students in Frederick, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Frederick, SD is Frederick Area Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Frederick, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Frederick have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Frederick, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Frederick, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Frederick, SD include Frederick Area Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Frederick?
1 public preschools are located in Frederick.
What is the racial composition of students in Frederick?
Frederick public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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