For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 161 students in Mcpherson County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcpherson County, SD are Leola Elementary - 02 and Eureka Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcpherson County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcpherson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mcpherson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leola Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
820 Leola Ave
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-5 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Elementary - 02
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
805 10th St
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Eureka, SD 57437
(605) 284-2875
Gr: PK-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Mcpherson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 350
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Leola, SD 57456
(605) 439-3477
Gr: PK-6 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcpherson County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcpherson County, SD include Leola Elementary - 02 and Eureka Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Mcpherson County?
2 public preschools are located in Mcpherson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcpherson County?
Mcpherson County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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