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Lake Preston city, SD

ZIP 57249 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57249

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57249 (Lake Preston, SD) is associated with Arlington School District 38-1 (LEA 4603720) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Dakota State University about 28.6 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Arlington School District 38-1
LEA ID
4603720
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (16)

  • Dakota State University28.6 miles (46.0 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology29.2 miles (46.9 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University29.4 miles (47.3 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Area Technical College38.3 miles (61.6 km)2yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College57.4 miles (92.3 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University57.6 miles (92.8 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College63.4 miles (102.0 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University66.1 miles (106.4 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center66.4 miles (106.8 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls66.7 miles (107.4 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University67.2 miles (108.1 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University67.2 miles (108.1 km)4yr-private
Show all 16 colleges & universities
  • Southwest Minnesota State University79.7 miles (128.2 km)4yr-public
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College82.9 miles (133.4 km)4yr-public
  • Northern State University91.7 miles (147.6 km)4yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College93.7 miles (150.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Lake Preston Elementary - 02public——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Lake Preston High School - 01public——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
Lake Preston Middle School - 03public——1.5 miles (2.4 km)
De Smet High School - 01public——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
De Smet Middle School - 03public——9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02public——9.2 miles (14.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57249

What school district is ZIP code 57249 in?
ZIP 57249 (Lake Preston, SD) maps to Arlington School District 38-1 (LEA ID 4603720) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57249?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57249 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57249 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.1%
High school40.7%
Less than HS7.6%
School districtArlington School District 38-1