For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,124 students in 57078, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57078, SD are Stewart Elementary - 05, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Yankton Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57078 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57078, SD have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57078, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stewart Elementary - 05
(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
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Beadle Elementary - 03
(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
| 416 students
Rank: #33.
Yankton Middle School - 02
(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
| 613 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary - 04
(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
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary - 06
(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
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57078, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57078, SD include Stewart Elementary - 05, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Yankton Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57078?
5 public elementary schools are located in 57078.
What is the racial composition of students in 57078?
57078 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% 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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