For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 33 students in Lake Preston, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lake Preston, SD is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Preston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Preston, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 middle schools in Lake Preston, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Preston, SD include Lake Preston Middle School - 03.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Preston?
1 public middle schools are located in Lake Preston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Preston?
Lake Preston public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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