For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,036 students in 57078, SD (there are 4 private schools, serving 634 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 57078, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57078, SD are Stewart Elementary - 05, Yankton High School - 01 and Beadle Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57078 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57078, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 32% (majority American Indian).
Best 57078, SD Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Elementary - 05
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W 21st St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5765
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5765
Grades: K-5
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Yankton High School - 01
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Grades: 9-12
| 942 students
Rank: #33.
Beadle Elementary - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1214 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2282
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2282
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #44.
Yankton Middle School - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Locust St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7392
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7392
Grades: K-5
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Webster Elementary - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 E 7th St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57078, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57078, SD include Stewart Elementary - 05, Yankton High School - 01 and Beadle Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in 57078?
6 public schools are located in 57078.
What percentage of students in 57078 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 57078 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57078?
57078 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).
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