For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 276 students in Lake County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Lake County, SD is Chester Elementary -02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chester Elementary -02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
102 2nd Ave
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Chester, SD 57016
(605) 489-2411
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Grades: PK-5
| 128 students
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
211 Se 4th St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7703
Grades: PK-5
| 94 students
23843 446 Ave
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-7721
Winfred, SD 57076
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
520 Nw 3rd St
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7714
Grades: 3-5
| 212 students
220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
220 W 2nd St
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Ramona, SD 57054
(605) 482-8244
Grades: 7-8
| 16 students
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Grades: PK-5
| 79 students
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students
102 School St
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Rutland, SD 57057
(605) 586-4352
Grades: 6-8
| 48 students
514 N Washington
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Madison, SD 57042
(605) 256-7721
Grades: K-2
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake County, SD include Chester Elementary -02.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
2 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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