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Best Lake Andes Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 258 students in Lake Andes, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Andes, SD are Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Andes, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake Andes have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Lake Andes, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Gr: PK-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Gr: 6-8 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 82%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Andes, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lake Andes, SD include Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central Middle School - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake Andes?
3 public elementary schools are located in Lake Andes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Andes?
Lake Andes public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).

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