For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 258 students in 57716, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in 57716, SD are Red Shirt School - 04 and Batesland School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 57716 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in 57716, SD have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 57716, SD Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Shirt School - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Gr: PK-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Batesland School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 57716, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in 57716, SD include Red Shirt School - 04 and Batesland School - 01.
How many public preschools are located in 57716?
2 public preschools are located in 57716.
What is the racial composition of students in 57716?
57716 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% 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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