Public schools in Yankton, SD
6 open public schools with an address in Yankton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,630
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
South Dakota median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Yankton public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Yankton, SD: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,630 students, an average of 526 per school. The largest campus is Yankton High School - 01 (923 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary - 04 (416).
Every listed school belongs to Yankton School District 63-3. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.6:1, higher than the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 35% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Yankton
Elementary schools in Yankton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beadle Elementary - 03 Yankton School District 63-3 | 01–05 | 412 | 15.6:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary - 04 Yankton School District 63-3 | 01–05 | 416 | 15.6:1 | |
| Stewart Elementary - 05 Yankton School District 63-3 | 01–05 | 271 | 12.8:1 | |
| Trailhead Learning Center -07 Yankton School District 63-3 | PK–KG | — | — |
Middle schools in Yankton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton Middle School - 02 Yankton School District 63-3 | 06–08 | 608 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Yankton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton High School - 01 Yankton School District 63-3 | 09–12 | 923 | 18:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White76.3%
- Hispanic11.7%
- Black1.2%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Yankton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,630 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Yankton
How many public schools are in Yankton, SD?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Yankton: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,630 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Yankton?
All listed public schools with an address in Yankton belong to Yankton School District 63-3. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Yankton?
Yankton High School - 01 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Yankton, with 923 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Yankton?
No school with an address in Yankton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in South Dakota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Yankton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Yankton public schools is 15.6:1, higher than the South Dakota school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Yankton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All South Dakota cities