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Madison city, SD

ZIP 57042 — Schools & Education

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 57042

K-12 nearby
7
Public
5
Private
2
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 57042 (Madison, SD) is associated with Chester School District 39-1 (LEA 4612300) 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 7 K-12 schools (5 public, 2 private). Median distance to listed schools is about 3.3 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.2% 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 Dakota State University about 2.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Chester School District 39-1
LEA ID
4612300
Private school share (ACS)
0.2%

Colleges & universities (21)

  • Dakota State University2.8 miles (4.5 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology28.8 miles (46.3 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University29.4 miles (47.4 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College34.3 miles (55.3 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University37.2 miles (59.9 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center37.4 miles (60.1 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls37.7 miles (60.7 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University38.1 miles (61.4 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University38.2 miles (61.4 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College46.9 miles (75.5 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University47.9 miles (77.2 km)4yr-private
  • Lake Area Technical College63.3 miles (101.9 km)2yr-public
Show all 21 colleges & universities
  • Southwest Minnesota State University76.3 miles (122.9 km)4yr-public
  • Mount Marty University77.9 miles (125.3 km)4yr-private
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital78.0 miles (125.5 km)2yr-private
  • Dordt University79.8 miles (128.4 km)4yr-private
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology81.3 miles (130.8 km)2yr-private
  • University of South Dakota83.8 miles (134.8 km)4yr-public
  • Northwest Iowa Community College84.5 miles (136.1 km)2yr-public
  • Northwestern College87.7 miles (141.1 km)4yr-private
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College97.0 miles (156.2 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
MADISON CHRISTIAN SCHOOLprivate——1.0 miles (1.6 km)
ST THOMAS SCHOOLprivate——2.5 miles (4.1 km)
Madison Elementary - 07public——2.7 miles (4.3 km)
Madison High School - 01public——3.3 miles (5.3 km)
Madison Middle School - 02public——3.3 miles (5.4 km)
Graceville Colony - 07public——7.6 miles (12.3 km)
Rustic Acres Elementary - 04public——8.5 miles (13.7 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57042

What school district is ZIP code 57042 in?
ZIP 57042 (Madison, SD) maps to Chester School District 39-1 (LEA ID 4612300) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57042?
US5 lists 7 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 5 public and 2 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57042 attend private school?
About 0.2% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57042 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher36.9%
High school22.9%
Less than HS5.8%
School districtChester School District 39-1