Best Willow Lake Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 132 students in Willow Lake, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willow Lake, SD are Collins Colony Elementary - 06, Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 and Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Willow Lake, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Willow Lake have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Collins Colony Elementary - 06
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19606 Collins Ave.
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #33.
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #44.
Willow Lake Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
[+] 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 middle schools in Willow Lake, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Willow Lake, SD include Collins Colony Elementary - 06, Shamrock Colony Elementary - 05 and Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in Willow Lake?
4 public middle schools are located in Willow Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Lake?
Willow Lake public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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