For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 172 students in White River, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in White River, SD is White River Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White River, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in White River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in White River, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White River Elementary - 02
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in White River, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in White River, SD include White River Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in White River?
1 public preschools are located in White River.
What is the racial composition of students in White River?
White River public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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