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De Smet city, SD

ZIP 57231 — 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 57231

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57231 (De Smet, SD) is associated with De Smet School District 38-2 (LEA 4617850) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 9.8 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 Dakota State University about 33.1 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
De Smet School District 38-2
LEA ID
4617850
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (15)

  • Dakota State University33.1 miles (53.3 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology38.8 miles (62.5 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University39.1 miles (63.0 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Area Technical College44.1 miles (70.9 km)2yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College51.2 miles (82.4 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University51.2 miles (82.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College67.4 miles (108.4 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University70.3 miles (113.2 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center70.4 miles (113.3 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls70.8 miles (113.9 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University71.2 miles (114.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University71.2 miles (114.6 km)4yr-private
Show all 15 colleges & universities
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College86.7 miles (139.5 km)4yr-public
  • Northern State University87.5 miles (140.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southwest Minnesota State University89.7 miles (144.3 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary - 02public——1.7 miles (2.7 km)
De Smet High School - 01public——1.8 miles (2.9 km)
De Smet Middle School - 03public——1.8 miles (2.9 km)
Lake Preston Elementary - 02public——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Lake Preston High School - 01public——9.8 miles (15.8 km)
Lake Preston Middle School - 03public——9.8 miles (15.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57231

What school district is ZIP code 57231 in?
ZIP 57231 (De Smet, SD) maps to De Smet School District 38-2 (LEA ID 4617850) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57231?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57231 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57231 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher26.0%
High school41.0%
Less than HS8.1%
School districtDe Smet School District 38-2