Schools in Yankton

Yankton School District 63-3 carries a general 'above average' GreatSchools characterization, though this record discloses a real gap in specific, dated proficiency figures.

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District composition and structure

Yankton School District 63-3 comprises 6 schools (four elementary schools, one middle school, one high school, plus an alternative learning center) serving approximately 3,036 students (a separately cited figure ran 3,021), with a student-teacher ratio of approximately 20:1, covering all of Yankton County.

A general, qualitative "above average" characterization

GreatSchools characterized a larger number of the district's schools as rated above average in school quality, with more schools showing academic progress above the state average, per this pass's research.

A real, disclosed proficiency-data gap

This record did not independently locate specific, dated, subject-level proficiency figures to this project's higher-confidence standard this pass -- confirm current, school-specific performance data directly with Yankton School District 63-3 or the South Dakota Department of Education.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.