For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,318 students in Yankton County, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yankton County, SD are Stewart Elementary - 05, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Yankton Middle School - 02. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yankton County, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Yankton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Yankton County (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Gayville-volin Elementary - 02
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gr: PK-5 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Gayville-volin Middle School - 03
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Kingsbury St
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gayville, SD 57031
(605) 267-4476
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
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%
Yankton County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
43582 Ne Jim River Rd
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Utica, SD 57067
(605) 387-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Yankton County, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Yankton County, SD include Stewart Elementary - 05, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Yankton Middle School - 02.
How many public elementary schools are located in Yankton County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Yankton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yankton County?
Yankton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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