For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 104 students in 57249, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in 57249, SD is Lake Preston Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 57249 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in 57249, SD have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best 57249, SD Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Preston Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4464
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4464
Gr: PK-5 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 57249, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in 57249, SD include Lake Preston Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in 57249?
1 public preschools are located in 57249.
What is the racial composition of students in 57249?
57249 public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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