Best Sturgis Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 490 students in Sturgis, SD.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sturgis, SD are Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 42% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sturgis, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Gr: 5-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sturgis, SD?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sturgis, SD include Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02.
How many public middle schools are located in Sturgis?
2 public middle schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 42% (majority American Indian).

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