For the 2025 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, Deubrook Elementary - 03 and Clear Lake Middle School - 04. 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2162
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Deubrook Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
695 Palisades Ave
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Toronto, SD 57268
(605) 794-1152
Grades: PK-6
| 213 students
Rank: #33.
Clear Lake Middle School - 04
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 99 students
Deuel County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
319 Main St
Astoria, SD 57213
(605) 794-1152
Astoria, SD 57213
(605) 794-1152
Grades: K-1
| 36 students
410 5th St W
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Clear Lake, SD 57226
(605) 874-2163
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
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, Deubrook Elementary - 03 and Clear Lake Middle School - 04.
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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