Best Public Schools in Clear Lake, SD (2026)

Best Clear Lake Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Clear Lake Elementary - 02

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
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410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162

Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Clear Lake Middle School - 04

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
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410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162

Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Clear Lake, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Deuel High School - 01 (Closed 2024)

410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163

Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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).