For the 2025 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 Elementary - 02, Clark Colony Elementary - 05 and Willow Lake High School - 01. 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 2/10, 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 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Clark County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 2nd Ave Nw
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Clark Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41181 179th St
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Raymond, SD 57258
(605) 635-6302
Grades: K-8
| 19 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Willow Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: K-8
| 16 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Grades: K-8
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Willow Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 63 students
Rank: #77.
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Rank: #88.
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: PK-5
| 150 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #1111.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 87 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Fordham Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
533 Fordham Dr
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Carpenter, SD 57322
(605) 532-3606
Grades: K-8
| 42 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillcrest Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1004 Hillcrest Dr
Garden City, SD 57236
(605) 532-3606
Garden City, SD 57236
(605) 532-3606
Grades: K-8
| 32 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
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 Elementary - 02, Clark Colony Elementary - 05 and Willow Lake High School - 01.
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 33% (majority American Indian).
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