Madison Elementary School
700 NW 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
515
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Madison Middle School
830 NE 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
270
Math Proficiency
43%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
59%
Chester Elementary School
102 Second Ave, Chester, SD 57016
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
154
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
56%
Chester Middle School
102 Second Ave, Chester, SD 57016
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
67
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
64%
Chester High School
102 Second Ave, Chester, SD 57016
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
107
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Madison High School
800 NE 9th St, Madison, SD 57042
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
384
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Rustic Acres Elementary School
24243 456th Ave, Madison, SD 57042
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
41
Math Proficiency
17%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
25%
Graceville Colony - 07
23843 446A Ave, Winfred, SD 57076
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
23
Math Proficiency
18%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
18%
Camridge Colony School
102 School St, Rutland, SD 57057
Public Elementary, Middle School K to 8th
Students
22
Chester Area Cyber School
500 5th St, Chester, SD 57016
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
102
Student Teacher Ratio
27:1
High Plains Alternative School
500 5th St, Chester, SD 57016
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
62
Student Teacher Ratio
0:1
Madison Christian School
45369 234th St, Madison, SD 57042
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
35
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Avg. Review Score
2.3
Oldham-Ramona Elementary School
220 W 2nd St, Ramona, SD 57054
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
66
Oldham-Ramona High School
Oldham-Ramona Junior High School
220 W 2nd St, Ramona, SD 57054
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
16
Rutland Elementary School
102 School St, Rutland, SD 57057
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
79
Rutland High School
Rutland Junior High School
102 School St, Rutland, SD 57057
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
48
St Thomas School
401 Van Eps Ave, Madison, SD 57042
Private Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
82
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
For families seeking quality education in Lake County, SD, the area offers 19 school options including the highly-rated Madison Elementary School (8/10 on GreatSchools). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 71% reading proficiency. Lake County has a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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