For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 586 students in Deuel County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deuel County, SD are Clear Lake Elementary - 02, Clear Lake Middle School - 04 and Deubrook Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deuel County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Deuel County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Deuel County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Deubrook Elementary - 03
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
695 Palisades Ave
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Gr: PK-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Deuel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
319 Main St
Astoria, SD 57213
(605) 794-1152
Astoria, SD 57213
(605) 794-1152
Gr: K-1 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 elementary schools in Deuel County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Deuel County, SD include Clear Lake Elementary - 02, Clear Lake Middle School - 04 and Deubrook Elementary - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Deuel County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Deuel County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deuel County?
Deuel County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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