For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 178 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 52% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% 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 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in De Smet, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 Ingalls Ave Sw
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
De Smet, SD 57231
(605) 854-3963
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
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 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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