For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 14 students in Hughes County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Hughes County, SD is Blunt Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughes County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Hughes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hughes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blunt Elementary - 03
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
202 W Butte St
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Blunt, SD 57522
(605) 258-2617
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Hughes County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
206 S Nixon
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Harrold, SD 57536
(605) 875-3298
Gr: 7-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
716 E Dakota Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7380
Gr: K-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
18800 Sd Hwy 1804
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 258-2180
Gr: K-8 | 5 students
106 S Monroe Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Pierre, SD 57501
(605) 773-7370
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hughes County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Hughes County, SD include Blunt Elementary - 03.
How many public preschools are located in Hughes County?
1 public preschools are located in Hughes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughes County?
Hughes County public preschools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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