For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 110 students in Artesian, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Artesian, SD is Sanborn Central Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Artesian, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Artesian have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Artesian, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Artesian, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
209 S 2nd St
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 248-2625
Gr: K-2 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
40405 Sd Hwy 34
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Artesian, SD 57314
(605) 495-4183
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Artesian, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Artesian, SD include Sanborn Central Elementary - 06.
How many public preschools are located in Artesian?
1 public preschools are located in Artesian.
What is the racial composition of students in Artesian?
Artesian public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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