For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 176 students in De Smet, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in De Smet, SD is Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Smet, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in De Smet have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 De Smet, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 Ingalls Ave Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in De Smet, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in De Smet, SD include Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in De Smet?
1 public preschools are located in De Smet.
What is the racial composition of students in De Smet?
De Smet public preschools minority enrollment is 14% 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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