Irene: Schools & Education
Irene schools: 2 public schools. Irene - Wakonda High School - 01 is the largest at 82 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 131 students.
- ~228 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~170).
K-12 Schools
2 K-12 schools serving the area — about 228 residents per school. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Irene - Wakonda School Distric |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 131 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 12 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 10.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 38 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 29.0% |
| Schools Count | 2 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Mount Marty University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 19.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Mount Marty University |
| Nearest College · City | Yankton |
| Nearest College · Phone | (605) 668-1545 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 19.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Irene School/Community Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 130 E State St |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (605) 263-3311 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 57037 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2000 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 16.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12