For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 188 students in Centerville, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, SD are Centerville Elementary - 02 and Centerville Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerville, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Centerville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary 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 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Centerville, SD include Centerville Elementary - 02 and Centerville Middle School - 03.
How many public elementary schools are located in Centerville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Centerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Centerville?
Centerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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