ZIP 57038 — Schools & Education

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

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57038

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 57038 (Jefferson, SD) is associated with Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 (LEA 4621340) 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 21 K-12 schools (20 public, 1 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.6 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.8% 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 Briar Cliff University about 8.6 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education

School district

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

LEA ID

4621340

Private school share (ACS)

0.8%

Colleges & universities (37)

Briar Cliff University8.6 miles (13.8 km)4yr-private
St Luke's College9.8 miles (15.8 km)4yr-private
Morningside University13.5 miles (21.7 km)4yr-private
Western Iowa Tech Community College13.6 miles (21.9 km)2yr-public
Iowa School of Beauty-Sioux City14.6 miles (23.5 km)2yr-private
University of South Dakota22.5 miles (36.2 km)4yr-public
Little Priest Tribal College24.8 miles (39.9 km)2yr-public
Wayne State College32.6 miles (52.5 km)4yr-public
Nebraska Indian Community College34.3 miles (55.3 km)4yr-public
Northwestern College38.8 miles (62.5 km)4yr-private
Dordt University40.2 miles (64.6 km)4yr-private
Avera Sacred Heart Hospital46.6 miles (75.0 km)2yr-private

Show all 37 colleges & universities

Mount Marty University46.8 miles (75.3 km)4yr-private
Northwest Iowa Community College54.4 miles (87.5 km)2yr-public
Northeast Community College55.9 miles (90.0 km)2yr-public
Augustana University65.5 miles (105.3 km)4yr-private
Kairos University65.5 miles (105.3 km)4yr-private
University of Sioux Falls65.9 miles (106.1 km)4yr-private
Sanford Medical Center66.2 miles (106.6 km)2yr-private
California Intercontinental University66.9 miles (107.7 km)4yr-private
Southeast Technical College68.8 miles (110.8 km)2yr-public
Buena Vista University69.7 miles (112.1 km)4yr-private
Midland University79.5 miles (127.9 km)4yr-private
Avalon School of Cosmetology87.4 miles (140.7 km)2yr-private
Universal College of Healing Arts91.7 miles (147.6 km)2yr-private
CHI Health School of Radiologic Technology91.8 miles (147.8 km)4yr-private
Metropolitan Community College Area93.6 miles (150.7 km)2yr-public
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health95.1 miles (153.0 km)4yr-private
Ricketts Great Books College95.1 miles (153.1 km)4yr-private
University of Nebraska at Omaha96.2 miles (154.8 km)4yr-public
Clarkson College96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-private
Creighton University96.8 miles (155.7 km)4yr-private
University of Nebraska Medical Center96.9 miles (155.9 km)4yr-public
College of Saint Mary97.2 miles (156.5 km)4yr-private
Capitol Beauty School98.4 miles (158.3 km)2yr-private
Iowa Western Community College99.2 miles (159.6 km)2yr-public
Xenon A Stephanie Moss Academy99.4 miles (160.0 km)2yr-private

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

		Grades
Dakota Valley High School - 01	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04	public	—	—	3.6 miles (5.8 km)
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02	public	—	—	3.7 miles (5.9 km)
Riverside Elementary School	public	—	—	6.9 miles (11.2 km)
SACRED HEART SCHOOL	private	—	—	7.0 miles (11.2 km)
PONCA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
PONCA HIGH SCHOOL	public	—	—	7.1 miles (11.4 km)
West Middle School	public	—	—	8.2 miles (13.2 km)
West High School	public	—	—	8.3 miles (13.4 km)
Loess Hills Elementary	public	—	—	8.6 miles (13.8 km)
Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03	public	—	—	8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Clark Early Childhood Center	public	—	—	9.0 miles (14.5 km)
Perry Creek Elementary School	public	—	—	9.1 miles (14.7 km)
Hunt Elementary School	public	—	—	9.2 miles (14.7 km)
Liberty Elementary School	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
JACKSON ELEMENTARY	public	—	—	9.3 miles (15.0 km)
North High School	public	—	—	9.9 miles (15.9 km)
Bryant Elementary School	public	—	—	10.0 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57038

What school district is ZIP code 57038 in?

ZIP 57038 (Jefferson, SD) maps to Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7 (LEA ID 4621340) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 57038?

US5 lists 21 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 20 public and 1 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 57038 attend private school?

About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57038 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	34.8%
High school	28.1%
Less than HS	8.3%
School district	Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

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