For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,023 students in Sturgis, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sturgis, SD are Sturgis Elementary - 03, Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sturgis, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sturgis have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Sturgis, SD (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sturgis Elementary - 03
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1121 Ballpark Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2386
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Developmental Disabilities Program - 01
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2885 Dickson Dr
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 423-4444
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1425 Cedar St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5-8
| 485 students
Sturgis, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14758 Alkali Rd
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 269-2264
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Alternative Program (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 218
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-4467
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Sturgis Academy (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
12930 E Hwy 34
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-2686
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
1230 Douglas St
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Sturgis, SD 57785
(605) 347-5232
Grades: 5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sturgis, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sturgis, SD include Sturgis Elementary - 03, Developmental Disabilities Program - 01 and Sturgis Williams Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sturgis?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sturgis.
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgis?
Sturgis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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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