For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 619 students in Roberts County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Roberts County, SD are Rosholt Elementary - 02, Westside Elementary - 03 and Wilmot Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roberts County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Roberts County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Roberts County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rosholt Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 Finley Ave
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Rosholt, SD 57260
(605) 537-4283
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Westside Elementary - 03
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Walnut
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Sisseton, SD 57262
(605) 698-7613
Gr: PK-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Wilmot Elementary - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 Ordway St
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Wilmot, SD 57279
(605) 938-4647
Gr: PK-5 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Summit Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Sherman Ave
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Summit, SD 57266
(605) 398-6211
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Roberts County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Roberts County, SD include Rosholt Elementary - 02, Westside Elementary - 03 and Wilmot Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Roberts County?
3 public preschools are located in Roberts County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roberts County?
Roberts County public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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