For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 81 students in 57356, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57356, SD are Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 and Andes Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 57356 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57356, SD have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57356, SD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Gr: 6-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
57356, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
28949 377th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Gr: K-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57356, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57356, SD include Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 and Andes Central Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in 57356?
2 public middle schools are located in 57356.
What is the racial composition of students in 57356?
57356 public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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