For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,086 students in Yankton, SD (there are , serving 634 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Yankton, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Yankton, SD are Stewart Elementary - 05, Yankton High School - 01 and Beadle Elementary - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Yankton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Yankton, SD (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stewart Elementary - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
208 W 21st St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5765
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-5765
Gr: K-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Yankton High School - 01
(Math: 44% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1801 Summit St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2073
Gr: 9-12 | 962 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Beadle Elementary - 03
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1214 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2282
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2282
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Yankton Middle School - 02
(Math: 43% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Mulberry St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2419
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary - 04
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Locust St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7392
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-7392
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Webster Elementary - 06
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
317 E 7th St
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Yankton, SD 57078
(605) 665-2484
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Yankton, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Yankton, SD include Stewart Elementary - 05, Yankton High School - 01 and Beadle Elementary - 03.
How many public schools are located in Yankton?
6 public schools are located in Yankton.
What percentage of students in Yankton go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Yankton are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton?
Yankton public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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