For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 184 students in Lake Andes, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lake Andes, SD is Andes Central Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Andes, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Andes have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% 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 Lake Andes, SD (2026-27)
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 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Lake Andes, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Andes, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Andes, SD include Andes Central Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Andes?
1 public preschools are located in Lake Andes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Andes?
Lake Andes public preschools minority enrollment is 83% 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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