For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 533 students in Tripp County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Tripp County, SD are Winner Elementary - 04 and Colome Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tripp County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Tripp County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Tripp County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winner Elementary - 04
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
825 W 3rd St
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Winner, SD 57580
(605) 842-8170
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Colome Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Carr St
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Colome, SD 57528
(605) 842-1624
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Tripp County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
31905 Dejong Rd
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Hamill, SD 57534
(605) 842-8101
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
210 D Street
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
203 West 2nd St.
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Witten, SD 57584
(605) 452-3251
Gr: K-8 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tripp County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Tripp County, SD include Winner Elementary - 04 and Colome Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Tripp County?
2 public preschools are located in Tripp County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tripp County?
Tripp County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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