For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,058 students in Yankton, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yankton, SD are Yankton Middle School - 02, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Lincoln Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 50% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yankton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yankton, SD (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yankton Middle School - 02
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Beadle Elementary - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1214 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2282
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2282
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lincoln Elementary - 04
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
815 Locust St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7392
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7392
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #44.
Stewart Elementary - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W 21st St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5765
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5765
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary - 06
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 E 7th St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yankton, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yankton, SD include Yankton Middle School - 02, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Lincoln Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yankton, SD?
5 public elementary schools are located in Yankton, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton, SD?
Yankton, SD public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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