For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 51 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 80%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 81%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lake Preston High School - 01, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public High Schools in Lake Preston, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
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