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Best Mellette County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 164 students in Mellette County, SD.

The top-ranked public preschool in Mellette County, SD is White River Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Mellette County, SD public preschool have an score of 15% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Mellette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 84% 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 Mellette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

White River Elementary - 02

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
:

Bottom 50%

501 E 3rd St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137

Gr: PK-5 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mellette County, SD

Mellette County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Prairie View Elementary - 05 (Closed 2012)

S 2nd And Brock St
White River, SD 57579
(605) 259-3137

Gr: K-5 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

White River Alternative High School - 09 (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

501 East 3rd St
Norris, SD 57560
(605) 259-3135

Gr: 9-12

Wood Elementary - 02 (Closed 2023)

114 S. Dakota St.
Wood, SD 57585
(605) 452-3251

Gr: PK-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mellette County, SD?

The top-ranked public preschools in Mellette County, SD include White River Elementary - 02.

How many public preschools are located in Mellette County?

1 public preschools are located in Mellette County.

What is the racial composition of students in Mellette County?

Mellette County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% 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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