For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 280 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 58% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Centerville, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerville Elementary - 02
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
610 Lincoln St
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Centerville, SD 57014
(605) 563-2291
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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