For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Beadle County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 8
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Gr: K-4 | 31 students
150 5th Street Sw
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6992
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-6992
Gr: K-5 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
855 Utah Se
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7880
Huron, SD 57350
(605) 353-7880
Gr: 1-4 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Po Box 167
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students
100 Brooks St
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Gr: 9-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Po Box 167
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Wessington, SD 57381
(605) 458-2248
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: 5-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
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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