For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 89 students in White Lake, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in White Lake, SD are White Lake Elementary - 02 and White Lake Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White Lake, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in White Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in White Lake, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: PK-5 | 66 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
White Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 E 4th St
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
White Lake, SD 57383
(605) 249-2251
Gr: 6-8 | 23 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in White Lake, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in White Lake, SD include White Lake Elementary - 02 and White Lake Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in White Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in White Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in White Lake?
White Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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