ZIP 57002 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57002

K-12 nearby

Public

Private

Avg enrollment

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ZIP 57002 (Aurora, SD) is associated with Brookings School District 05-1 (LEA 4608520) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 15 K-12 schools (13 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 5.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is South Dakota State University about 5.4 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education

School district

Brookings School District 05-1

LEA ID

4608520

Private school share (ACS)

0.8%

Colleges & universities (21)

South Dakota State University5.4 miles (8.7 km)4yr-public
Institute of Lutheran Theology5.6 miles (9.1 km)4yr-private
Dakota State University29.2 miles (47.0 km)4yr-public
Southwest Minnesota State University46.6 miles (75.0 km)4yr-public
Lake Area Technical College46.6 miles (75.0 km)2yr-public
Southeast Technical College50.4 miles (81.2 km)2yr-public
California Intercontinental University51.8 miles (83.3 km)4yr-private
Sanford Medical Center52.7 miles (84.8 km)2yr-private
University of Sioux Falls52.9 miles (85.2 km)4yr-private
Kairos University53.4 miles (85.9 km)4yr-private
Augustana University53.4 miles (85.9 km)4yr-private
Minnesota West Community and Technical College65.3 miles (105.1 km)2yr-public

Show all 21 colleges & universities

Avalon School of Cosmetology70.5 miles (113.4 km)2yr-private
Mitchell Technical College78.1 miles (125.7 km)2yr-public
Dakota Wesleyan University79.0 miles (127.2 km)4yr-private
Northwest Iowa Community College86.5 miles (139.2 km)2yr-public
Dordt University87.7 miles (141.1 km)4yr-private
Sisseton Wahpeton College89.5 miles (144.0 km)4yr-public
Northwestern College94.8 miles (152.6 km)4yr-private
University of Minnesota-Morris97.1 miles (156.3 km)4yr-public
Ridgewater College97.9 miles (157.6 km)2yr-public

K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

		Grades
PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.6 miles (7.4 km)
Bobcat Plains Academy Middle School - 93	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Bobcat Plains Academy Elementary School - 94	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
Bobcat Plains Academy High School - 92	public	—	—	4.8 miles (7.7 km)
George S. Mickelson Middle School - 02	public	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
ST THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC SCHOOL	private	—	—	4.9 miles (7.9 km)
Hillcrest Elementary - 04	public	—	—	5.1 miles (8.2 km)
Camelot Intermediate - 06	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Brookings High School - 01	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.5 km)
Rolland Colony Elementary - 05	public	—	—	5.3 miles (8.6 km)
Medary Elementary - 05	public	—	—	5.7 miles (9.2 km)
Dakota Prairie Elementary - 07	public	—	—	6.4 miles (10.3 km)
Newdale Colony Elementary - 04	public	—	—	7.5 miles (12.0 km)
Deubrook High School - 01	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)
Deubrook Jr. High - 02	public	—	—	9.6 miles (15.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57002

What school district is ZIP code 57002 in?

ZIP 57002 (Aurora, SD) maps to Brookings School District 05-1 (LEA ID 4608520) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.

How many schools are near ZIP code 57002?

US5 lists 15 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 13 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.

What share of students in 57002 attend private school?

About 0.8% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57002 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Education
Bachelor's or higher	41.9%
High school	23.1%
Less than HS	3.3%
School district	Brookings School District 05-1

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