Beresford: Schools & Education
Beresford schools: 3 public schools. Beresford Elementary - 02 is the largest at 307 students (grades 0-5). Total enrollment: 708 students.
- ~787 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~170).
K-12 Schools
3 K-12 schools serving the area — about 787 residents per school. 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Beresford School District 61-2 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 3 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 708 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 48 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.80 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 139 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 19.6% |
| Schools Count | 3 |
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 | University of South Dakota |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 21.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of South Dakota |
| Nearest College · City | Vermillion |
| Nearest College · Phone | (605) 658-6200 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 21.4 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.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Beresford Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 115 South Third Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (605) 763-2782 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 57004 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2236 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 1 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 28.0% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12