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Willow Lake city, SD

ZIP 57278 — 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 57278

K-12 nearby
5
Public
5
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 57278 (Willow Lake, SD) is associated with Hamlin School District 28-3 (LEA 4630800) 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 3.5 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 Lake Area Technical College about 34.8 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Hamlin School District 28-3
LEA ID
4630800
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (15)

  • Lake Area Technical College34.8 miles (56.0 km)2yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology50.7 miles (81.6 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University50.8 miles (81.7 km)4yr-public
  • Dakota State University52.5 miles (84.5 km)4yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University67.3 miles (108.4 km)4yr-private
  • Northern State University67.5 miles (108.7 km)4yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College67.6 miles (108.8 km)2yr-public
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College70.8 miles (114.0 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College87.2 miles (140.3 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University90.0 miles (144.9 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center90.2 miles (145.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls90.6 miles (145.8 km)4yr-private
Show all 15 colleges & universities
  • Augustana University91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Minnesota State University96.7 miles (155.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Willow Lake Middle School - 03public——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Willow Lake High School - 01public——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Willow Lake Elementary - 02public——3.5 miles (5.6 km)
Collins Colony Elementary - 06public——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Mayfield Colony Elementary - 04public——7.3 miles (11.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57278

What school district is ZIP code 57278 in?
ZIP 57278 (Willow Lake, SD) maps to Hamlin School District 28-3 (LEA ID 4630800) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57278?
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 57278 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57278 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher21.7%
High school36.4%
Less than HS4.6%
School districtHamlin School District 28-3