Best Schools in Lake Preston, SD
Lake Preston, SD has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 795 students. On average they score 60% on state proficiency tests against a projected 47%, so schools in Lake Preston greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lake Preston, SD
The top high schools in Lake Preston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 49 Students
2. Arlington High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 88 Students
3. De Smet High School - 01
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 82 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lake Preston, SD
The top middle schools in Lake Preston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 36 Students
2. Arlington Jr. High - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 38 Students
3. De Smet Middle School - 03
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lake Preston, SD
The top elementary schools in Lake Preston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Preston Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Preston School District 38-3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 102 Students
2. Arlington Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington School District 38-1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 155 Students
3. Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
De Smet School District 38-2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 163 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lake Preston, SD
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lake Preston, SD has a total population of 784 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lake Preston, SD
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lake Preston, SD.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lake Preston, SD.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lake Preston, SD.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lake Preston, SD Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lake Preston, SD
How many schools are in Lake Preston, SD?
Lake Preston, SD has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 795 students in total.
How do schools in Lake Preston perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Lake Preston score 60% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 47%, so on average schools in Lake Preston greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lake Preston?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Lake Preston
3 of 3 schools in Lake Preston carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Lake Preston. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.