For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 259 students in Beadle County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Beadle County, SD are Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Beadle County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Beadle County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Beadle County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
235 Palm St
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Hitchcock, SD 57348
(605) 266-2151
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
375 Ash St Se
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Wolsey, SD 57384
(605) 883-4221
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Beadle County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Beadle County, SD include Hitchcock-tulare Elementary - 05 and Wolsey Wessington Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Beadle County?
3 public preschools are located in Beadle County.
What is the racial composition of students in Beadle County?
Beadle County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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