For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 255 students in Timber Lake, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Timber Lake, SD are Timber Lake Elementary - 02 and Timber Lake Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Timber Lake, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Timber Lake have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% 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 Timber Lake, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timber Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Timber Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 Main St
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Timber Lake, SD 57656
(605) 865-3654
Gr: 6-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Timber Lake, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Timber Lake, SD include Timber Lake Elementary - 02 and Timber Lake Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Timber Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Timber Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Timber Lake?
Timber Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 60% 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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