For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 251 students in Corson County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Corson County, SD are Mcintosh Elementary - 02 and Mclaughlin Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corson County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Corson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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 Corson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcintosh Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
511 Main St
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Mc Intosh, SD 57641
(605) 273-4227
Gr: PK-4 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Mclaughlin Elementary - 02
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 Main
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Mc Laughlin, SD 57642
(605) 823-4484
Gr: PK-5 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Corson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
21210 116th St
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Keldron, SD 57634
(605) 374-3784
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
1 School Street, Po Box 26
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Little Eagle, SD 57639
(605) 823-4235
Gr: PK-8
Po Box B
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Wakpala, SD 57658
(605) 845-3040
Gr: 7-8 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Corson County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Corson County, SD include Mcintosh Elementary - 02 and Mclaughlin Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Corson County?
2 public preschools are located in Corson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Corson County?
Corson County public preschools minority enrollment is 90% 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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