For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 259 students in Beadle County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Beadle County, SD are Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beadle County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Beadle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Preschools in Beadle County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Palm St
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Grades: PK-5
| 140 students
Rank: n/an/a
705 N Dakota Ave
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6997
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Beadle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 8
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Grades: K-4
| 31 students
Po Box 8
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
Po Box 8
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Grades: 5-8
| 25 students
150 5th Street Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6992
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6992
Grades: K-5
| 1,158 students
855 Utah Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7880
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7880
Grades: 1-4
| 177 students
Po Box 167
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Grades: PK-6
| 32 students
100 Brooks St
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Grades: 9-12
| 33 students
Po Box 167
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Grades: 5-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Beadle County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Beadle County, SD include Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Beadle County?
3 public preschools are located in Beadle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beadle County?
Beadle County 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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