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Plankinton city, SD

ZIP 57368 — 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 57368

K-12 nearby
7
Public
7
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57368 (Plankinton, SD) is associated with Mount Vernon School District 17-3 (LEA 4649650) 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 7 K-12 schools (7 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 1.7 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 Wesleyan University about 22.3 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Mount Vernon School District 17-3
LEA ID
4649650
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (13)

  • Dakota Wesleyan University22.3 miles (35.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College23.8 miles (38.3 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota State University70.1 miles (112.8 km)4yr-public
  • Mount Marty University80.7 miles (129.8 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital80.8 miles (130.1 km)2yr-private
  • Southeast Technical College85.5 miles (137.6 km)2yr-public
  • Sanford Medical Center87.7 miles (141.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls88.0 miles (141.6 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University88.1 miles (141.8 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University88.2 miles (141.9 km)4yr-private
  • California Intercontinental University88.5 miles (142.5 km)4yr-private
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology92.1 miles (148.2 km)4yr-private
Show all 13 colleges & universities
  • South Dakota State University92.7 miles (149.1 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Aurora Plains Academy High School - 05public——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
Aurora Plains Academy Middle School - 04public——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
Dakota Reach - 06public——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
Dakota Reach Middle School - 07public——1.7 miles (2.8 km)
Plankinton Elementary - 02public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Plankinton High School - 01public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Plankinton Middle School - 03public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57368

What school district is ZIP code 57368 in?
ZIP 57368 (Plankinton, SD) maps to Mount Vernon School District 17-3 (LEA ID 4649650) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57368?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 7 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57368 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57368 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher25.7%
High school28.1%
Less than HS5.9%
School districtMount Vernon School District 17-3