For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 373 students in Clear Lake, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Clear Lake, SD are Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and Clear Lake Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clear Lake, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clear Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Clear Lake, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Clear Lake, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Clear Lake, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Clear Lake, SD include Clear Lake Elementary - 02 and Clear Lake Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in Clear Lake?
2 public schools are located in Clear Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Clear Lake?
Clear Lake public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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