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Hazel town, SD

ZIP 57242 — 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 57242

K-12 nearby
6
Public
6
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 57242 (Hazel, SD) is associated with Hamlin School District 28-3 (LEA 4630800) 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 9.0 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 Lake Area Technical College about 16.0 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Hamlin School District 28-3
LEA ID
4630800
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (17)

  • Lake Area Technical College16.0 miles (25.8 km)2yr-public
  • South Dakota State University42.5 miles (68.4 km)4yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology42.7 miles (68.7 km)4yr-private
  • Dakota State University53.8 miles (86.6 km)4yr-public
  • Sisseton Wahpeton College56.7 miles (91.2 km)4yr-public
  • Northern State University72.0 miles (115.9 km)4yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College81.1 miles (130.6 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University81.2 miles (130.6 km)4yr-private
  • Southwest Minnesota State University82.0 miles (131.9 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College87.9 miles (141.4 km)2yr-public
  • Minnesota West Community and Technical College88.5 miles (142.4 km)2yr-public
  • California Intercontinental University90.3 miles (145.3 km)4yr-private
Show all 17 colleges & universities
  • Sanford Medical Center90.7 miles (146.0 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls91.1 miles (146.6 km)4yr-private
  • University of Minnesota-Morris91.1 miles (146.6 km)4yr-public
  • Augustana University91.5 miles (147.3 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University91.5 miles (147.3 km)4yr-private
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Hamlin High School - 01public——8.7 miles (13.9 km)
Hamlin Middle School - 02public——8.7 miles (13.9 km)
Hamlin Elementary - 09public——8.7 miles (13.9 km)
Henry Elementary - 02public——9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Henry High School - 01public——9.0 miles (14.4 km)
Henry Middle School - 03public——9.0 miles (14.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57242

What school district is ZIP code 57242 in?
ZIP 57242 (Hazel, SD) maps to Hamlin School District 28-3 (LEA ID 4630800) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57242?
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 57242 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57242 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher28.3%
High school40.8%
Less than HS4.0%
School districtHamlin School District 28-3