For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 161 students in Clay County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Clay County, SD is Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, 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 Clay County 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools in Clay County (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
Clay County ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 High St
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7010
Grades: PK-1
| 277 students
Po Box 5
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Irene, SD 57037
(605) 263-3313
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
224 S University
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Vermillion, SD 57069
(605) 677-7015
Grades: 2-5
| 383 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 Clay County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, SD include Irene - Wakonda Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County?
1 public preschools are located in Clay County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?
Clay County 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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