Neighborhoods · March 28, 2026
Best Yankton Neighborhoods for Families, Schools, Safety, and Community
Moving to Yankton with kids? Here's which neighborhoods are closest to which schools.
Yankton Schools at a Glance
Yankton School District 63-3 serves about 3,036 students and is rated B-minus on Niche. The entire city is served by one unified school district, no matter where you buy, your kids attend Yankton schools. That said, proximity to your child's elementary school makes daily life easier.
Near Beadle Elementary
Beadle Heights, Sawgrass, and Roosevelt, all east of 20th Street. Established residential areas with a family-friendly feel. GreatSchools rating: 5/10.
Near Lincoln Elementary (Best-Rated)
Kingswood and the west side of Yankton. Lincoln Elementary is the highest-rated in the district at GreatSchools 7/10. A short drive from downtown with convenient access to Highway 81.
Near Stewart Elementary
Fox Run and Garden Estates on the northwest side. Stewart Elementary has a strong 14:1 student-teacher ratio. This is where a lot of Yankton's newer construction is happening.
Near Webster Elementary
Silver Valley and the historic downtown area. Webster Elementary is right downtown. Highly walkable with character homes and proximity to Riverside Park.
The Bottom Line
Yankton is family-friendly no matter which neighborhood you choose. The school district is solid, crime is low, parks and trails are everywhere, and Lewis and Clark Lake gives your family a summer playground that most cities cannot match.
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