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ZIP 57540 — 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 57540

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 57540 (SD) is associated with Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 (LEA 4680440) 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 8.4 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 Northern State University about 84.8 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2
LEA ID
4680440
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (4)

  • Northern State University84.8 miles (136.5 km)4yr-public
  • Dakota Wesleyan University96.8 miles (155.7 km)4yr-private
  • Sinte Gleska University98.0 miles (157.8 km)4yr-public
  • Mitchell Technical College98.3 miles (158.2 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Highmore Elementary - 02public——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Highmore High School - 01public——8.4 miles (13.5 km)
Highmore Jr. High - 03public——8.4 miles (13.5 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57540

What school district is ZIP code 57540 in?
ZIP 57540 (SD) maps to Highmore-Harrold School District 34-2 (LEA ID 4680440) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57540?
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 57540 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57540 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher9.6%
High school38.4%
Less than HS0.0%
School districtHighmore-Harrold School District 34-2