For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 161 students in Wakonda, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Wakonda, SD is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakonda, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Wakonda have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Wakonda, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Nebraska St
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Grades: PK-6
| 161 students
Wakonda, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 268
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Wakonda, SD 57073
(605) 267-2644
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Wakonda, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Wakonda, SD include Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Wakonda?
1 public preschools are located in Wakonda.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakonda?
Wakonda 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).
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