For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,367 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public schools in Turner County, SD are Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Marion Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Turner County (2025)
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%
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary - 02
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Cameron Colony Elementary - 04
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28971 447th Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #55.
Marion High School - 01
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Parker Jr. High - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 7-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Viborg-hurley High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Marion Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Cedar St
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Marion, SD 57043
(605) 648-3615
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 W Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: PK-4 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Parker Elementary - 02
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3237
Gr: PK-6 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1212.
Parker High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
335 W 1st St
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Parker, SD 57053
(605) 297-3456
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Viborg-hurley Middle School - 03
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 Adams St
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: 5-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Turner County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 First St
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Gr: K-4 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Gr: PK-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
203 West Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Turner County, SD include Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Marion Elementary - 02.
How many public schools are located in Turner County?
13 public schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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