Best 57104 South Dakota Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,443 students in 57104, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in 57104, SD are Lowell Elementary - 28, Garfield Elementary - 19 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 57104 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in 57104, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best 57104, SD Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Garfield Elementary - 19
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 57104, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in 57104, SD include Lowell Elementary - 28, Garfield Elementary - 19 and Hawthorne Elementary - 56.
How many public preschools are located in 57104?
3 public preschools are located in 57104.
What is the racial composition of students in 57104?
57104 public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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