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Best Clark County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 853 students in Clark County, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, SD are Clark Colony Elementary - 05, Willow Lake High School - 01 and Collins Colony Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Clark County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
41181 179th St
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Willow Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Collins Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19606 Collins Ave.
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 16 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Clark Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
200 2nd Ave Nw
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #77.
Willow Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: PK-5 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Clark High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Silver Lake Colony - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
17354 430th Ave
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #1111.
Clark Middle School - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
533 Fordham Dr
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Gr: K-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1004 Hillcrest Dr
Garden City, SD 57236
(605) 532-3606
Gr: K-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark County, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark County, SD include Clark Colony Elementary - 05, Willow Lake High School - 01 and Collins Colony Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Clark County?
13 public schools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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