Lake Poinsett: Schools & Education
There are 20 public schools in Lake Poinsett. Brookings High School - 01 is the largest at 1,050 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,168 students.
- ~13 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~170).
K-12 Schools
26 K-12 schools serving the area — about 13 residents per school. 47.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (26)
| School Districts · Districts | Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6, Oldham-Ramona-Rutland 39-6, Brookings School District 05-1, Elkton School District 05-3, Sioux Valley School District 0 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 5 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 4601027, 4603720, 4608520, 4621390, 4666300 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 20 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 4,949 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 335 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 980 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 19.8% |
| Schools Count | 20 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Colleges (1)
| College Scorecard · Fetched | 2026-04-15 |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · Name | Institute of Lutheran Theology |
| Nearest College · City | Brookings |
| Nearest College · Phone | (605) 692-9337 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 2.9 mi |
Sources: College Scorecard API query by city+state — no results · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
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Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | DOROTHEE PIKE MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (605) 847-4843 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 225 N MAIN AVE, LAKE PRESTON SD 57249 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 13.3 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 47.7% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12