Top 3 Best Lake County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 296 students in Lake County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, SD are Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02, Chester Elementary -02 and Rutland Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Elementary -02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 158 students
Rank: #33.
Rutland Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Grades: PK-5
| 76 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lake County, SD

Lake County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Se 4th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
23843 446 Ave
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
520 Nw 3rd St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Grades: 3-5
| 212 students
514 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-2
| 254 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, SD include Oldham-ramona Elementary - 02, Chester Elementary -02 and Rutland Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County, SD?
3 public preschools are located in Lake County, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County, SD?
Lake County, SD public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 33% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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