For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 263 students in Centerville, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Centerville, SD are Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Centerville High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Centerville, SD (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Gr: PK-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Middle School - 03
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Centerville High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Centerville, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in Centerville, SD include Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Centerville High School - 01.
How many public schools are located in Centerville?
3 public schools are located in Centerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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