For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 96 students in Lake Preston, SD.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lake Preston, SD is Lake Preston Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Preston, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake Preston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Public Preschools in Lake Preston, SD (2026-27)
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 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake Preston, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake Preston, SD include Lake Preston Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Lake Preston?
1 public preschools are located in Lake Preston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Preston?
Lake Preston public preschools minority enrollment is 7% 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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