For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 634 students in Watertown, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Watertown, SD are Mckinley Elementary - 06, Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 and Roosevelt Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Watertown, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mckinley Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5 12th St Sw
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6350
Grades: PK-4
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
319 Mary Pl
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 886-9174
Grades: PK-5
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Roosevelt Elementary - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 2nd St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6360
Grades: PK-4
| 228 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Education Center - 14
Magnet School
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6398
Grades: PK
| 50 students
Watertown, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
216 10th St Se
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6399
Grades: PK-K
| 66 students
Northeast Technical High School - 01 (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1311 3rd Ave Ne
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Watertown, SD 57201
(605) 882-6380
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Watertown, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Watertown, SD include Mckinley Elementary - 06, Waverly-south Shore Elementary - 02 and Roosevelt Elementary - 08.
How many public preschools are located in Watertown?
4 public preschools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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