For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 531 students in Yankton County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Yankton County, SD are Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 and Webster Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Yankton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Yankton County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Webster Elementary - 06
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 E 7th St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Yankton County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Yankton County, SD include Gayville-volin Elementary - 02 and Webster Elementary - 06.
How many public preschools are located in Yankton County?
2 public preschools are located in Yankton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton County?
Yankton County public preschools minority enrollment is 25% 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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