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Best Sturgis Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,866 students in Sturgis, SD.
The top-ranked public schools in Sturgis, SD are Sturgis Elementary - 03, Sturgis Brown High School - 01 and Developmental Disabilities Program - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in Sturgis, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
(Math: 69% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Gr: K-4 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Brown High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Gr: 9-12 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #44.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Gr: 5-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sturgis, SD?
How many public schools are located in Sturgis?
4 public schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).

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