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Herrick town, SD

ZIP 57538 — Schools & Education

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57538

K-12 nearby
4
Public
4
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57538 (Herrick, SD) is associated with South Central School District 26-5 (LEA 4607670) 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 4 K-12 schools (4 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.7 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 67.2 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
South Central School District 26-5
LEA ID
4607670
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (5)

  • Dakota Wesleyan University67.2 miles (108.2 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College68.1 miles (109.6 km)2yr-public
  • Sinte Gleska University75.2 miles (121.0 km)4yr-public
  • Mount Marty University89.6 miles (144.2 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital89.8 miles (144.4 km)2yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Burke Elementary - 02public——7.7 miles (12.3 km)
Whole Grade Sharing with Burke - 04public——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Burke Middle School - 04public——7.7 miles (12.4 km)
Burke High School - 01public——7.7 miles (12.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57538

What school district is ZIP code 57538 in?
ZIP 57538 (Herrick, SD) maps to South Central School District 26-5 (LEA ID 4607670) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57538?
US5 lists 4 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57538 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57538 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher17.7%
High school44.2%
Less than HS4.1%
School districtSouth Central School District 26-5