Centerville School District 60-1

610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Centerville School District 60-1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in South Dakota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 263 students in Centerville School District 60-1. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in South Dakota.
Public Schools in Centerville School District 60-1 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).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (SD)
# Schools
3 Schools
726 Schools
# Students
263 Students
146,805 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
10,616 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Centerville School District 60-1, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 146 school districts in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has increased from 50% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (SD)
#18 out of 148 school districts
(Top 20%)
59%
42%
60-64%
51%
45-49%
42%
(21-22)
60-79%
82%
(2022-23)
13.5%
22.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
14%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
94%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,411 is higher than the state median of $13,053. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,433 is higher than the state median of $12,557. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (SD)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$1,916 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$1,844 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,411
$13,053
Spending / Student
$14,433
$12,557

Best Centerville School District 60-1 Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
610 Lincoln St
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:
9/
10
Top 20%
610 Lincoln St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Centerville School District 60-1?
Centerville School District 60-1 manages 3 public schools serving 263 students.
What is the rank of Centerville School District 60-1?
Centerville School District 60-1 is ranked #14 out of 146 school districts in South Dakota (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of South Dakota school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville School District 60-1?
94% of Centerville School District 60-1 students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centerville School District 60-1?
Centerville School District 60-1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 14:1.
What is Centerville School District 60-1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,433 is higher than the state median of $12,557. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in SD)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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