For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 275 students in Willow Lake, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willow Lake, SD are Collins Colony Elementary - 06, Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 and Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Lake, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Willow Lake have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Willow Lake, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collins Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19606 Collins Ave.
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Willow Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Willow Lake, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Willow Lake, SD include Collins Colony Elementary - 06, Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 and Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Willow Lake?
5 public elementary schools are located in Willow Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Lake?
Willow Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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