Iroquois: Schools & Education
Iroquois is served by 5 public schools. Iroquois Elementary - 04 is the largest at 115 students (grades -1-5). Total enrollment: 257 students.
- ~78 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~170).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 78 residents per school. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | Iroquois School District 02-3, Willow Lake School District 12 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 257 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 19 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 13.50 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 94 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 36.6% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Dakota State University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 44.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Dakota State University |
| Nearest College · City | Madison |
| Nearest College · Phone | (605) 256-5111 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 44.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | HAZEL L. MEYER MEMORIAL LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (605) 854-3842 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 102 1ST STREET NE, DE SMET SD 57231 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 15.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 19.1% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12