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Buffalo town, SD

ZIP 57720 — 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 57720

K-12 nearby
3
Public
3
Private
0
Avg enrollment
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ZIP 57720 (Buffalo, SD) is associated with Harding County School District 31-1 (LEA 4609300) 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 5.2 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 Black Hills State University about 75.4 miles away (4yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Harding County School District 31-1
LEA ID
4609300
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (2)

  • Black Hills State University75.4 miles (121.4 km)4yr-public
  • Dickinson State University99.2 miles (159.6 km)4yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

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

Grades
Buffalo Elementary - 02public——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Harding County High School - 01public——5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Harding County Middle School - 03public——5.2 miles (8.4 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 57720

What school district is ZIP code 57720 in?
ZIP 57720 (Buffalo, SD) maps to Harding County School District 31-1 (LEA ID 4609300) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 57720?
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 57720 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 57720 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher29.0%
High school34.4%
Less than HS3.5%
School districtHarding County School District 31-1