For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 150 students in Willow Lake, SD.
The top ranked public preschool in Willow Lake, SD is Willow Lake Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Lake, SD public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Willow Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Willow Lake, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Willow Lake, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Willow Lake, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Willow Lake, SD include Willow Lake Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Willow Lake?
1 public preschools are located in Willow Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Lake?
Willow Lake public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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