For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 631 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public preschools in Turner County, SD are Centerville Elementary - 02, Marion Elementary - 02 and Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Turner County, SD public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the South Dakota public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average). Pre schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschool average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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%
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 preschools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public preschools in Turner County, SD include Centerville Elementary - 02, Marion Elementary - 02 and Viborg-hurley Elementary - 02.
How many public preschools are located in Turner County?
4 public preschools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public preschools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public preschools average of 34% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
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