Lake County Public Schools
Lake County, South Dakota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
17
public schools
Total Enrollment
2,034
students
School Districts
4
districts
How to use the Lake County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lake County has 4 district entries. Chester Area School District 39-1 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.
School records are spread across 5 listed communities. Chester has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
17
in Lake County
Reported Enrollment
2,034
17 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Lake County
Madison Central School District 39-2
Chester Area School District 39-1
Rutland School District 39-4
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
17 Public Schools in Lake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 17 of 17 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Elementary - 07 | Listed only | Madison Central School District 39-2 | Madison, 57042Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 508 |
| Madison High School - 01 | Listed only | Madison Central School District 39-2 | Madison, 57042Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 382 |
| Madison Middle School - 02 | Listed only | Madison Central School District 39-2 | Madison, 57042Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 257 |
| Chester Elementary -02 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Chester, 57016Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 159 |
| Chester Area Cyber School - 92 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Chester, 57016Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 123 |
| Chester High School - 01 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Chester, 57016Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 116 |
| Rutland Elementary - 02 | Listed only | Rutland School District 39-4 | Rutland, 57057Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 79 |
| Chester Middle School - 03 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Chester, 57016Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 75 |
| Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02 | Listed only | Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 | Ramona, 57054Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 66 |
| High Plains - 06 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Chester, 57016Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 52 |
| Rutland Jr. High - 03 | Listed only | Rutland School District 39-4 | Rutland, 57057Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 48 |
| Oldham-Ramona High School - 01 | Listed only | Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 | Ramona, 57054Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 40 |
| Rutland High School - 01 | Listed only | Rutland School District 39-4 | Rutland, 57057Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 40 |
| Rustic Acres Elementary - 04 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Chester, 57016Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 36 |
| Camridge Colony School - 04 | Listed only | Rutland School District 39-4 | Rutland, 57057Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 22 |
| Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03 | Listed only | Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5 | Ramona, 57054Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 16 |
| Graceville Colony - 07 | Listed only | Chester Area School District 39-1 | Winfred, 57076Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 15 |
Madison Elementary - 07
Madison Central School District 39-2
Madison, 57042 / Town: Distant
Madison High School - 01
Madison Central School District 39-2
Madison, 57042 / Town: Distant
Madison Middle School - 02
Madison Central School District 39-2
Madison, 57042 / Town: Distant
Chester Elementary -02
Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester, 57016 / Rural: Distant
Chester Area Cyber School - 92
Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester, 57016 / Rural: Distant
Chester High School - 01
Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester, 57016 / Rural: Distant
Rutland Elementary - 02
Rutland School District 39-4
Rutland, 57057 / Rural: Distant
Chester Middle School - 03
Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester, 57016 / Rural: Distant
Oldham-Ramona Elementary - 02
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
Ramona, 57054 / Rural: Distant
High Plains - 06
Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester, 57016 / Rural: Distant
Rutland Jr. High - 03
Rutland School District 39-4
Rutland, 57057 / Rural: Distant
Oldham-Ramona High School - 01
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
Ramona, 57054 / Rural: Distant
Rutland High School - 01
Rutland School District 39-4
Rutland, 57057 / Rural: Distant
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04
Chester Area School District 39-1
Chester, 57016 / Rural: Distant
Camridge Colony School - 04
Rutland School District 39-4
Rutland, 57057 / Rural: Distant
Oldham-Ramona Jr. High - 03
Oldham - Ramona School District 39-5
Ramona, 57054 / Rural: Distant
Graceville Colony - 07
Chester Area School District 39-1
Winfred, 57076 / Rural: Distant
Lake County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lake County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lake County public school directory?
The directory lists 17 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lake County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lake County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lake County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Lake County?
Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.