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Alcester city, SD

ZIP 57001 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57001

K-12 nearby
10
Public
10
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57001 (Alcester, SD) is associated with Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 (LEA 4600028) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 10 K-12 schools (10 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.4 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is University of South Dakota about 20.2 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1
LEA ID
4600028
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (29)

  • University of South Dakota20.2 miles (32.6 km)4yr-public
  • Dordt University24.6 miles (39.7 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern College29.3 miles (47.1 km)4yr-private
  • Briar Cliff University33.7 miles (54.2 km)4yr-private
  • St Luke's College34.5 miles (55.5 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University37.4 miles (60.1 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University37.4 miles (60.2 km)4yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls37.8 miles (60.8 km)4yr-private
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College37.9 miles (61.0 km)2yr-public
  • Sanford Medical Center38.1 miles (61.4 km)2yr-private
  • Morningside University38.3 miles (61.6 km)4yr-private
  • California Intercontinental University38.8 miles (62.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 29 colleges & universities
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital39.8 miles (64.0 km)2yr-private
  • Mount Marty University39.9 miles (64.1 km)4yr-private
  • Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City40.3 miles (64.8 km)2yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College40.5 miles (65.2 km)2yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College40.8 miles (65.7 km)2yr-public
  • Little Priest Tribal College52.8 miles (85.0 km)2yr-public
  • Wayne State College55.1 miles (88.7 km)4yr-public
  • Nebraska Indian Community College62.0 miles (99.8 km)4yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology68.4 miles (110.1 km)2yr-private
  • Dakota State University74.7 miles (120.1 km)4yr-public
  • Northeast Community College75.6 miles (121.7 km)2yr-public
  • Buena Vista University76.3 miles (122.8 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College83.9 miles (135.0 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University85.4 miles (137.5 km)4yr-private
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology91.5 miles (147.3 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University92.1 miles (148.2 km)4yr-public
  • Iowa Lakes Community College95.1 miles (153.1 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03public——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Alcester-Hudson Preschool - 05public——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04public——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Alcester-Hudson High School - 01public——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Hawarden Elementary Schoolpublic——7.8 miles (12.6 km)
West Sioux Middle Schoolpublic——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
West Sioux High Schoolpublic——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Beresford Middle School - 03public——9.2 miles (14.8 km)
Beresford High School - 01public——9.2 miles (14.9 km)
Beresford Elementary - 02public——9.3 miles (15.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57001

What school district is ZIP code 57001 in?
ZIP 57001 (Alcester, SD) maps to Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1 (LEA ID 4600028) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57001?
US5 lists 10 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 10 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57001 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57001 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher19.9%
High school36.1%
Less than HS8.3%
School districtAlcester-Hudson School District 61-1