| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yankton School District 63-3 | Mission Hill | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 3,036 | 6 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Scotland School District 04-3 | Lesterville | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 297 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gayville-Volin School District 63-1 | Gayville | 2/10 Poor · 14th pct | 289 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Yankton County compares
Together they enroll 3,622 students across 12 schools. The largest is Yankton School District 63-3 with 3,036 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the South Dakota average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Yankton County is Yankton School District 63-3 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in South Dakota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Yankton County, SD?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Yankton County, SD. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Yankton County, SD?
Of the districts serving Yankton County, Yankton School District 63-3 has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 65th percentile among South Dakota school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on South Dakota reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in South Dakota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within South Dakota only, never across state lines.