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Elkton city, SD

ZIP 57026 — 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 57026

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57026 (Elkton, SD) is associated with Pipestone Area School District (LEA 2700108) 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 5 K-12 schools (5 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 2.7 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.1% 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 South Dakota State University about 13.6 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Pipestone Area School District
LEA ID
2700108
Private school share (ACS)
0.1%

Colleges & universities (21)

  • South Dakota State University13.6 miles (22.0 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology13.8 miles (22.3 km)4yr-private
  • Dakota State University34.1 miles (54.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Minnesota State University39.8 miles (64.1 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College49.4 miles (79.5 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University50.3 miles (80.9 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center51.3 miles (82.5 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls51.5 miles (82.9 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University51.9 miles (83.5 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University51.9 miles (83.6 km)4yr-private
  • Lake Area Technical College52.6 miles (84.7 km)2yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College60.4 miles (97.3 km)2yr-public
Show all 21 colleges & universities
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology62.9 miles (101.3 km)2yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College80.8 miles (130.1 km)2yr-public
  • Dordt University83.2 miles (133.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College83.7 miles (134.7 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University84.7 miles (136.2 km)4yr-private
  • Northwestern College90.1 miles (145.0 km)4yr-private
  • Ridgewater College93.4 miles (150.3 km)2yr-public
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College93.8 miles (151.0 km)4yr-public
  • University of Minnesota-Morris96.7 miles (155.7 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04public——2.1 miles (3.3 km)
Elkton Elementary - 02public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Elkton Jr. High - 03public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Elkton High School - 01public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05public——6.7 miles (10.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57026

What school district is ZIP code 57026 in?
ZIP 57026 (Elkton, SD) maps to Pipestone Area School District (LEA ID 2700108) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57026?
US5 lists 5 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57026 attend private school?
About 0.1% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57026 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher26.3%
High school35.8%
Less than HS11.0%
School districtPipestone Area School District