For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 487 students in Deuel County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Deuel County, SD are Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and Deubrook Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Deuel County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Deubrook Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
695 Palisades Ave
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Deuel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
319 Main St
Astoria, SD 57213
(605) 794-1152
Astoria, SD 57213
(605) 794-1152
Grades: K-1
| 36 students
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Deuel County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Deuel County, SD include Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and Deubrook Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Deuel County?
2 public preschools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% 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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