For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 619 students in Lyman County, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyman County, SD are 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.
Lyman County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lyman County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lyman County (2026)
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%
Rank: #22.
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 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
227 Bia #10
Lower Brule, SD 57548
(605) 815-5376
Lower Brule, SD 57548
(605) 815-5376
Gr: K-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
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 elementary schools in Lyman County, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lyman County, SD include Lyman Elementary - 04 and Lyman Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lyman County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lyman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lyman County?
Lyman County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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