For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 145 students in Hanson County, SD. The top-ranked public preschool in Hanson County, SD is Hanson Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hanson County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Hanson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Hanson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanson Elementary - 06
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
230 6th St
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Hanson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
130 N 6th St
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Emery, SD 57332
(605) 729-4271
Gr: PK-3 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Po Box 490
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4387
Gr: K-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 239-4214
Gr: K-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
25209 Rockport Rd
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Alexandria, SD 57311
(605) 995-3034
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hanson County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hanson County, SD include Hanson Elementary - 06. Hanson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in South Dakota.
How many public preschools are located in Hanson County?
1 public preschools are located in Hanson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hanson County?
Hanson County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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