Yankton, SD Schools and Education.
Basic public data for Yankton School District, local public schools, private options, and nearby higher education.
Yankton School District 63-3
Yankton School District 63-3 is the public school district serving Yankton. The South Dakota Department of Education's 2023-2024 district profile reported 3,086 PK-12 students in fall 2023, 2,902 K-12 students, a 94.3% attendance rate, and a 0.3% district dropout rate.
Public school data is useful for orientation, but it should not replace a direct conversation with the district. Families should confirm attendance areas, enrollment steps, transportation, programs, services, and current school details with Yankton School District before making a housing decision.
3,086
PK-12 enrollment
SD DOE fall 2023
2,902
K-12 enrollment
SD DOE fall 2023
94.3%
Attendance rate
SD DOE 2023-24 profile
0.3%
Dropout rate
SD DOE 2023-24 profile
Yankton Elementary Schools
Beadle Elementary
K-5 · 416 students
1214 Mulberry St; Public School Review 2026 snapshot
Lincoln Elementary
K-5 · 419 students
815 Locust St; Public School Review 2026 snapshot
Stewart Elementary
K-5 · 287 students
208 W 21st St; Public School Review 2026 snapshot
Webster Elementary
PK-5 · 389 students
317 E 7th St; Public School Review 2026 snapshot
Yankton Middle School and Yankton High School
Yankton Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 613 students
2000 Mulberry St; Public School Review 2026 snapshot
Yankton High School
Grades 9–12 · 962 students
1801 Summit St; Public School Review 2026 snapshot
Private Schools and Higher Education in Yankton
Sacred Heart Catholic School
K–8 private option. Faith-based education with smaller class sizes. Centrally located.
Mount Marty University
4-year university in Yankton. Nursing, business, education, and more. Benedictine values.
University of South Dakota
30 minutes away in Vermillion. State flagship university. Law, medical, and liberal arts.
Yankton School District Public Data Snapshot
44%
Math proficiency
Public School Review 2026 city snapshot
57%
Reading proficiency
Public School Review 2026 city snapshot
22.0
ACT composite
SD DOE 2023-24 district profile
201
Graduates
SD DOE 2023-24 district profile
3,086
PK-12 students
SD DOE fall 2023
94.3%
Attendance
SD DOE profile
0.3%
Dropout Rate
SD DOE profile
6
Public Schools
Public School Review 2026
Yankton Public Schools by the Numbers
| School | Grades | Students | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stewart Elementary | K-5 | 287 | 50-54% | 55-59% |
| Yankton High School | 9-12 | 962 | 44% | 74% |
| Beadle Elementary | K-5 | 416 | 45-49% | 50-54% |
| Yankton Middle School | 6-8 | 613 | 43% | 56% |
| Lincoln Elementary | K-5 | 419 | 46% | 50-54% |
| Webster Elementary | PK-5 | 389 | 25-29% | 25-29% |
Student counts and proficiency ranges from Public School Review's 2026 Yankton public school snapshot. Confirm current details with the district.
Yankton Private Schools and Higher Education
Sacred Heart School
Private CatholicPK-8, 288 students, 14:1 ratio. 1500 Saint Benedict Dr. NCEA accredited. Serves Catholic and non-Catholic families. Academy aftercare available.
14:1
ratio
Mount Marty University
Private Catholic~1,100 students, 623 full-time undergrads. 28+ majors including nursing, business, and education. Confirm current program details with the university.
28+
majors
Southeast Technical College
Outreach CampusMain campus in Sioux Falls, Yankton outreach. Build Dakota scholarships may apply for qualifying students who meet program requirements.
Yankton
outreach
Sources to Check
School data changes over time. Use these sources for orientation, then confirm current enrollment, boundaries, services, and programs directly with the district.
Common Questions
What school data should buyers check?
Start with district enrollment, school locations, grade levels, attendance boundaries, transportation, student services, activities, and current enrollment steps. Then contact the district for address-specific questions.
Are private school details the same as public school data?
No. Private schools may publish different information than public schools. Families should contact each private school directly for tuition, enrollment, curriculum, class size, and program details.
What are the college options?
Mount Marty University is local to Yankton. Southeast Technical College has a Yankton outreach presence, and the University of South Dakota is in Vermillion. Confirm current programs, admissions, tuition, and location details directly with each school.