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Best Public Schools in Yankton, SD


At a glance
6
Schools
3,021
Students
Top rankedYankton High School - 0121st of 166 South Dakota high schools
Biggest riser
Stewart Elementary - 05 up 44 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Stewart Elementary - 05 12.7 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
1★
Summary:

The Yankton School District 63-3 in South Dakota consists of 6 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district has shown a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standouts that have consistently ranked among the top in the state.

Yankton High School - 01 is a standout, with a 4-star rating and strong test scores, a high graduation rate, and a low dropout rate. Among the elementary schools, Beadle Elementary - 03 and Stewart Elementary - 05 have also earned 4-star ratings and demonstrated impressive performance, particularly in Mathematics. However, some schools, such as Webster Elementary - 06, have lower proficiency rates and rankings, suggesting potential opportunities for improvement.

The district's schools vary in their student demographics and socioeconomic factors, which may contribute to the disparities in academic performance. Addressing chronic absenteeism, which is a concern across all schools in the district, could be a valuable area of focus. Overall, the Yankton School District 63-3 offers a mix of high-quality and lower-performing schools, with the potential for continued improvement and support for all students.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Dakota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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