Best Clay County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 161 students in Clay County, SD.

The top-ranked public preschool in Clay County, SD is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, SD public preschool have an score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clay County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Bottom 50%

202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Clay County, SD

Clay County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Austin Elementary - 03 (Closed 2024)

300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010

Gr: PK-1 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Irene Hi School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Irene Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313

Gr: 7-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Jolley Elementary - 04 (Closed 2024)

224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015

Gr: 2-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Wakonda Hi School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Wakonda Junior High School (Closed 2008)

Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644

Gr: 7-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, SD?

The top-ranked public preschools in Clay County, SD include Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.

How many public preschools are located in Clay County?

1 public preschools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).