For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 74 students in Lake Andes, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Andes, SD are Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Lake Andes have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lake Andes, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
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 middle schools in Lake Andes, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lake Andes, SD include Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05 and Andes Central Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Lake Andes?
2 public middle schools are located in Lake Andes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Andes?
Lake Andes public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).
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