For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 424 students in Clark, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Clark, SD are Clark Elementary - 02, Clark High School - 01 and Silver Lake Colony - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Clark have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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, SD (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd Ave Nw
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clark High School - 01
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Silver Lake Colony - 07
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17354 430th Ave
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #44.
Clark Middle School - 03
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
220 N Clinton St
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3604
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Clark, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Clark, SD include Clark Elementary - 02, Clark High School - 01 and Silver Lake Colony - 07.
How many public schools are located in Clark?
4 public schools are located in Clark.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark?
Clark public schools minority enrollment is 14% 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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