For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 363 students in Clark County, SD.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, SD are Clark Elementary - 02 and Willow Lake Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 2nd Ave Nw
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Clark, SD 57225
(605) 532-3606
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Willow Lake Elementary - 02
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Garfield Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43188 Mayfield Rd
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12
19087 413th Ave
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Willow Lake, SD 57278
(605) 625-5945
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, SD?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clark County, SD include Clark Elementary - 02 and Willow Lake Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County?
2 public preschools are located in Clark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County?
Clark County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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