Best South Dakota Online Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 online public preschools serving 1,199 students in South Dakota.
South Dakota online public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 4% (versus the 46% statewide average).
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).
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Best Online Public Preschools in South Dakota (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Shirt School - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
38 Tatanka Nunpa
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 255-4859
Gr: PK-8 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #22.
Batesland School - 01
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
206 School St
Batesland, SD 57716
(605) 454-4210
Gr: PK-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Rockyford School - 03
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14 Bia 33
Porcupine, SD 57772
(605) 455-2438
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
Wolf Creek School - 02
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
E Hwy 18
Pine Ridge, SD 57770
(605) 867-5174
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many online public preschools are offered in South Dakota?
4 online public preschools are available for South Dakota students.
What is the racial composition of online public preschools students in South Dakota?
South Dakota online 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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