For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 260 students in Lake Andes, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Lake Andes, SD are Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central Middle School - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake Andes, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Lake Andes have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Lake Andes, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28748 386th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Andes Central Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5243
Grades: PK-5
| 179 students
Rank: #33.
Andes Central Middle School - 04
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-5207
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Lake Andes, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 High St
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7671
Grades: 9-12
| 62 students
28949 377th Ave
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Lake Andes, SD 57356
(605) 487-7655
Grades: K-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake Andes, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Lake Andes, SD include Lakeview Colony Elementary - 05, Andes Central Elementary - 02 and Andes Central Middle School - 04.
How many public schools are located in Lake Andes?
3 public schools are located in Lake Andes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake Andes?
Lake Andes public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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