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Union County Public Schools

Union County, South Dakota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

13

public schools

Total Enrollment

3,135

students

School Districts

4

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Union County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Union County has 4 district entries. Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 4 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. North Sioux City has the most listed schools, with 4 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

13

in Union County

Reported Enrollment

3,135

13 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle4
High4
Other0

4 School Districts in Union County

Dakota Valley School District 61-8

4 schools
1,387 students

Beresford School District 61-2

3 schools
708 students

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

3 schools
688 students

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

3 schools
352 students

13 Public Schools in Union County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 13 of 13 matching schools

Dakota Valley High School - 01

Dakota Valley School District 61-8

North Sioux City, 57049 / Suburb: Midsize

Record9–12High448 students

Dakota Valley Elementary - 02

Dakota Valley School District 61-8

North Sioux City, 57049 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–3Primary365 students

Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

Dakota Valley School District 61-8

North Sioux City, 57049 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle342 students

Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Elk Point, 57025 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary321 students

Beresford Elementary - 02

Beresford School District 61-2

Beresford, 57004 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary307 students

Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

Dakota Valley School District 61-8

North Sioux City, 57049 / Suburb: Midsize

Record4–5Primary232 students

Beresford High School - 01

Beresford School District 61-2

Beresford, 57004 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High227 students

Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Elk Point, 57025 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High214 students

Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

Alcester, 57001 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary195 students

Beresford Middle School - 03

Beresford School District 61-2

Beresford, 57004 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle174 students

Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

Elk Point, 57025 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle153 students

Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

Alcester, 57001 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High104 students

Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03

Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

Alcester, 57001 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle53 students
Citeable records

Every public school record in Union County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

Directory records

13

Showing here

13

Profile pages

0

Primary schools

5

  • Alcester-Hudson Elementary - 04

    Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

    Record
    Grades
    PK–6
    Location
    Alcester, 57001
    Enrollment
    195 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Beresford Elementary - 02

    Beresford School District 61-2

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    Beresford, 57004
    Enrollment
    307 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Dakota Valley Elementary - 02

    Dakota Valley School District 61-8

    Record
    Grades
    KG–3
    Location
    North Sioux City, 57049
    Enrollment
    365 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04

    Dakota Valley School District 61-8

    Record
    Grades
    4–5
    Location
    North Sioux City, 57049
    Enrollment
    232 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Elk Point-Jefferson Elementary - 02

    Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

    Record
    Grades
    KG–5
    Location
    Elk Point, 57025
    Enrollment
    321 students

    Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

4

  • Alcester-Hudson Jr. High - 03

    Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

    Record
    Grades
    7–8
    Location
    Alcester, 57001
    Enrollment
    53 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Beresford Middle School - 03

    Beresford School District 61-2

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Beresford, 57004
    Enrollment
    174 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Dakota Valley Middle School - 03

    Dakota Valley School District 61-8

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    North Sioux City, 57049
    Enrollment
    342 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Elk Point-Jefferson Middle School - 03

    Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

    Record
    Grades
    6–8
    Location
    Elk Point, 57025
    Enrollment
    153 students

    Listed on this county directory

High schools

4

  • Alcester-Hudson High School - 01

    Alcester-Hudson School District 61-1

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Alcester, 57001
    Enrollment
    104 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Beresford High School - 01

    Beresford School District 61-2

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Beresford, 57004
    Enrollment
    227 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Dakota Valley High School - 01

    Dakota Valley School District 61-8

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    North Sioux City, 57049
    Enrollment
    448 students

    Listed on this county directory

  • Elk Point-Jefferson High School - 01

    Elk Point-Jefferson School District 61-7

    Record
    Grades
    9–12
    Location
    Elk Point, 57025
    Enrollment
    214 students

    Listed on this county directory

Union County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Union County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Union County public school directory?

The directory lists 13 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Union County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Union County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Union County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.

How should I compare school districts in Union County?

Start with the 4 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Union County Education OverviewCounty school score: 39/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.