Best Willow Lake Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 56 students in Willow Lake, SD.
The top-ranked public high school in Willow Lake, SD is Willow Lake High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Lake, SD public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Willow Lake have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Willow Lake, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 50%, which is less than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Willow Lake High School - 01, with ≥50% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 35% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Willow Lake, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Lake High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Willow Lake, South Dakota

Willow Lake, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Willow Lake, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Willow Lake, SD include Willow Lake High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Willow Lake?
1 public high schools are located in Willow Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Lake?
Willow Lake public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).

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