For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 99 students in 57226, SD.
The top-ranked public middle school in 57226, SD is Clear Lake Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 57226 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 57226, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).
Best 57226, SD Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Gr: 6-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
57226, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Gr: 9-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 57226, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 57226, SD include Clear Lake Middle School - 04.
How many public middle schools are located in 57226?
1 public middle schools are located in 57226.
What is the racial composition of students in 57226?
57226 public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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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