For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 290 students in Lawrence County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lawrence County, SD is Whitewood Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitewood Elementary - 04
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
603 Garfield St
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Whitewood, SD 57793
(605) 269-2264
Gr: PK-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
400 E Hudson
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Spearfish, SD 57783
(605) 717-1209
Gr: K | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, SD include Whitewood Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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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