For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 180 students in Lyman County, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Lyman County, SD is Lyman Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lyman County, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Lyman County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lyman County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Lyman County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20426 482nd Ave
Vivian, SD 57576
(605) 629-1114
Vivian, SD 57576
(605) 629-1114
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lyman County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Lyman County, SD include Lyman Elementary - 04.
How many public preschools are located in Lyman County?
1 public preschools are located in Lyman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyman County?
Lyman County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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