For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 188 students in Lake Preston, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Preston, SD are Lake Preston Elementary - 02, Lake Preston High School - 01 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lake Preston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public 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 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 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
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%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake Preston, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake Preston, SD include Lake Preston Elementary - 02, Lake Preston High School - 01 and Lake Preston Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in Lake Preston?
3 public schools are located in Lake Preston.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Preston?
Lake Preston public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).