Best Union County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 36 students in Union County, SD.
Union County, SD public preschools have a diversity score of 0.37, which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 0.54.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Union County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
409 E 6th St
Alcester, SD 57001
(605) 934-2171
Gr: PK | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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Union County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1109 West Cedar
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-8011
Gr: 9-12
Po Box 578
Elk Point, SD 57025
(605) 356-5901
Gr: 9-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Po Box 232
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 957-4151
Gr: 4-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
205 W Maple
Beresford, SD 57004
(605) 763-2139
Gr: 5-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many public preschools are located in Union County, SD?
1 public preschools are located in Union County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% 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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