For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 335 students in Presho, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Presho, SD are Lyman High School - 01, Lyman Elementary - 04 and Lyman Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Presho, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Presho have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Presho, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lyman High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 895-2662
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Lyman Elementary - 04
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 E 2nd St
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2213
Gr: PK-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Lyman Middle School - 02
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Birch Ave
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Presho, SD 57568
(605) 869-2579
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Presho, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Presho, SD include Lyman High School - 01, Lyman Elementary - 04 and Lyman Middle School - 02.
How many public schools are located in Presho?
3 public schools are located in Presho.
What is the racial composition of students in Presho?
Presho public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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