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Letcher town, SD

ZIP 57359 — 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 57359

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 57359 (Letcher, SD) is associated with Sanborn Central School District 55-5 (LEA 4603932) 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 3 K-12 schools (3 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 8.8 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 Dakota Wesleyan University about 16.1 miles away (4yr-private).

District & higher education
School district
Sanborn Central School District 55-5
LEA ID
4603932
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (15)

  • Dakota Wesleyan University16.1 miles (25.9 km)4yr-private
  • Mitchell Technical College17.3 miles (27.9 km)2yr-public
  • Dakota State University53.7 miles (86.5 km)4yr-public
  • Southeast Technical College73.7 miles (118.6 km)2yr-public
  • Institute of Lutheran Theology74.6 miles (120.0 km)4yr-private
  • South Dakota State University75.2 miles (120.9 km)4yr-public
  • Sanford Medical Center76.2 miles (122.7 km)2yr-private
  • University of Sioux Falls76.6 miles (123.2 km)4yr-private
  • Augustana University76.8 miles (123.5 km)4yr-private
  • Kairos University76.8 miles (123.6 km)4yr-private
  • California Intercontinental University76.9 miles (123.7 km)4yr-private
  • Mount Marty University81.0 miles (130.3 km)4yr-private
Show all 15 colleges & universities
  • Avera Sacred Heart Hospital81.1 miles (130.6 km)2yr-private
  • Lake Area Technical College87.4 miles (140.7 km)2yr-public
  • University of South Dakota99.7 miles (160.5 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Sanborn Central High School - 01public——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Sanborn Central Middle School - 02public——8.8 miles (14.2 km)
Sanborn Central Elementary - 06public——8.8 miles (14.2 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57359

What school district is ZIP code 57359 in?
ZIP 57359 (Letcher, SD) maps to Sanborn Central School District 55-5 (LEA ID 4603932) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57359?
US5 lists 3 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 3 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 57359 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57359 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher25.8%
High school29.2%
Less than HS5.1%
School districtSanborn Central School District 55-5