Best Jerauld County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 140 students in Jerauld County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Jerauld County, SD is Wessington Springs Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerauld County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Jerauld County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Jerauld County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wessington Springs Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
904 2nd St Ne
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-1754
Gr: PK-6 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jerauld County, SD

Jerauld County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Gr: K-5 | 6 students
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Po Box 40
Alpena, SD 57312
(605) 849-3258
Gr: 6-8 | 5 students
23064 365th Ave
Wessington Springs, SD 57382
(605) 539-9311
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jerauld County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Jerauld County, SD include Wessington Springs Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Jerauld County?
1 public preschools are located in Jerauld County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerauld County?
Jerauld County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% 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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