For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 293 students in Charles Mix County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Charles Mix County, SD is Andes Central Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles Mix County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Charles Mix County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% 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 Charles Mix County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
101 Walnut Ave Sw
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Wagner, SD 57380
(605) 384-4354
Gr: PK | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Po Box 197
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Gr: PK-6 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Po Box 197
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Po Box 197
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Geddes, SD 57342
(605) 337-3382
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: K-8 | 6 students
28949 377th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-2468
Gr: PK-6 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Po Box 140
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Platte, SD 57369
(605) 337-3391
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Charles Mix County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Charles Mix County, SD include Andes Central Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Charles Mix County?
2 public preschools are located in Charles Mix County.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles Mix County?
Charles Mix County public preschools minority enrollment is 74% 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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