For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 41 students in Lake Preston, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Lake Preston, SD is Lake Preston High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Preston, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Lake Preston have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Lake Preston, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Preston High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lake Preston, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Preston High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 1st St Ne
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Lake Preston, SD 57249
(605) 847-4455
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lake Preston, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lake Preston, SD include Lake Preston High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Lake Preston?
1 public high schools are located in Lake Preston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Preston?
Lake Preston public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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