For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 881 students in Turner County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Turner County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Turner County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 69 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 105 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 14 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 154 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-6
| 253 students
Rank: #88.
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
Grades: 5-8
| 113 students
Turner County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 First St
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Chancellor, SD 57015
(605) 647-2754
Grades: K-4
| 51 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: PK-6
| 66 students
501 Adams St
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Hurley, SD 57036
(605) 238-5221
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
203 West Park Ave
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Viborg, SD 57070
(605) 766-5418
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Turner County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Turner County, SD include Centerville Elementary - 02, Centerville Middle School - 03 and Marion Elementary - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Turner County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Turner County.
What is the racial composition of students in Turner County?
Turner County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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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