For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 137 students in Lake Preston, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Preston, SD are Lake Preston Elementary - 02 and Lake Preston Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Preston, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Preston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Preston, SD (2026)
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%
Rank: #22.
Lake Preston Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Gr: 6-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Preston, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Preston, SD include Lake Preston Elementary - 02 and Lake Preston Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Preston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake Preston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Preston?
Lake Preston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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