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Alexandria city, SD

ZIP 57311 — 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 57311

K-12 nearby
9
Public
9
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57311 (Alexandria, SD) is associated with Howard School District 48-3 (LEA 4600025) 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 9 K-12 schools (9 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.5 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 Mitchell Technical College about 12.2 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Howard School District 48-3
LEA ID
4600025
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (18)

  • Mitchell Technical College12.2 miles (19.6 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University13.7 miles (22.0 km)4yr-private
  • Dakota State University40.7 miles (65.5 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College49.5 miles (79.7 km)2yr-public
  • Sanford Medical Center51.7 miles (83.2 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls52.0 miles (83.7 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University52.1 miles (83.9 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University52.2 miles (84.0 km)4yr-private
  • California Intercontinental University52.6 miles (84.6 km)4yr-private
  • Mount Marty University56.8 miles (91.5 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital57.0 miles (91.7 km)2yr-private
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology66.2 miles (106.5 km)4yr-private
Show all 18 colleges & universities
  • South Dakota State University66.9 miles (107.6 km)4yr-public
  • University of South Dakota73.4 miles (118.2 km)4yr-public
  • Dordt University89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-private
  • Lake Area Technical College92.2 miles (148.4 km)2yr-public
  • Northwestern College97.0 miles (156.0 km)4yr-private
  • Northwest Iowa Community College99.9 miles (160.8 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Hanson High School - 01public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Hanson Middle School - 02public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Hanson Elementary - 06public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Millbrook Colony Elementary - 04public——5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Hanson Colony Alternative High School - 07public——5.5 miles (8.9 km)
Rosedale Colony Elementary - 11public——5.9 miles (9.5 km)
Bridgewater-Emery High School - 01public——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Bridgewater-Emery Middle School - 04public——8.1 miles (13.1 km)
Rockport Colony Elementary- 10public——9.7 miles (15.6 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57311

What school district is ZIP code 57311 in?
ZIP 57311 (Alexandria, SD) maps to Howard School District 48-3 (LEA ID 4600025) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57311?
US5 lists 9 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 9 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57311 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57311 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher22.5%
High school27.8%
Less than HS6.9%
School districtHoward School District 48-3