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Arlington city, SD

ZIP 57212 — 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 57212

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 57212 (Arlington, SD) is associated with Arlington School District 38-1 (LEA 4603720) 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 6 K-12 schools (6 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 1.1 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% 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 Institute of Lutheran Theology about 17.9 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Arlington School District 38-1
LEA ID
4603720
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (17)

  • Institute of Lutheran Theology17.9 miles (28.9 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University18.1 miles (29.2 km)4yr-public
  • Dakota State University25.3 miles (40.7 km)4yr-public
  • Lake Area Technical College36.2 miles (58.3 km)2yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College58.6 miles (94.3 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University61.0 miles (98.2 km)4yr-private
  • Sanford Medical Center61.5 miles (98.9 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls61.8 miles (99.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University62.3 miles (100.2 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University62.3 miles (100.2 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College64.1 miles (103.2 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University64.6 miles (104.0 km)4yr-private
Show all 17 colleges & universities
  • Southwest Minnesota State University68.3 miles (109.9 km)4yr-public
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College81.9 miles (131.8 km)4yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College83.1 miles (133.7 km)2yr-public
  • Avalon School of Cosmetology92.2 miles (148.3 km)2yr-private
  • Northern State University99.1 miles (159.5 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Arlington Elementary - 02public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Arlington Preschool - 04public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Arlington High School - 01public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Arlington Jr. High - 03public——1.1 miles (1.8 km)
Spring Lake Colony Elementarypublic——10.0 miles (16.0 km)
Spring Lake Colony High Schoolpublic——10.0 miles (16.0 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57212

What school district is ZIP code 57212 in?
ZIP 57212 (Arlington, SD) maps to Arlington School District 38-1 (LEA ID 4603720) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57212?
US5 lists 6 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 6 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57212 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57212 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher21.1%
High school39.0%
Less than HS5.2%
School districtArlington School District 38-1