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Best Sioux Falls ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 64 public schools serving 28,886 students in Sioux Falls, SD (there are , serving 6,238 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Sioux Falls, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Sioux Falls, SD are Challenge Center - 51, Adventure Elementary - 10 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Falls, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Sioux Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Sioux Falls, SD (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Challenge Center - 51
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Gr: 2-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Adventure Elementary - 10
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
27220 472nd Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 432-2567
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-1500
Gr: K-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Inspiration Elementary - 08
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3401 S Sparta Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-5890
Gr: K-4 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Gr: PK-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
All City Elementary - 50
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln High School - 02
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,934 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
John Harris Elementary - 23
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Gr: PK-5 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Endeavor Elementary - 07
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2401 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
(Math: 57% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Gr: PK-5 | 910 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Gr: 6-8 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Discovery Elementary - 26
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1313.
Explorer Elementary - 04
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4010 W 82nd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1414.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Gr: K-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Memorial Middle School - 04
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Gr: 6-8 | 1,138 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
(Math: 63% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1717.
Journey Elementary - 05
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6801 S Grange Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1818.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: 6-8 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Jefferson High School - 67
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 N Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Gr: 9-12 | 1,840 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2020.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2121.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Success - 39
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Summit Oaks-day - 40
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2525.
Washington High School - 01
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,859 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2626.
Roosevelt High School - 03
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,776 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2727.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Gr: 6-8 | 943 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2828.
Horizon Elementary - 09
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5800 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2929.
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #3030.
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2752
Gr: K-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3131.
Virtual - 90
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E 38th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 543-5273
Gr: 3-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #3232.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3333.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #3434.
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Highland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6160
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Axtell Park Middle School - 05 (Closed 2015)
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-8 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Birth To Three Program - 33 (Closed 2011)
1101 North Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Gr: PK
Bridges At Garfield - 55 Elementary School (Closed 2023)
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Gr: K-5 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Bridges At Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Canton Virtual High School - 06 (Closed 2016)
800 N Main
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
High School Immersion - Rhs - 30 (Closed 2009)
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
High School Immersion - Whs - 59 (Closed 2009)
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Horace Mann Elementary - 21 (Closed 2023)
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Jane Addams Elementary School (Closed 2006)
2511 W Brookings Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Gr: K-5 | 2 students
Jefferson Elementary - 24 (Closed 2016)
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Gr: K-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 East 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Gr: 6-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Longfellow Elementary - 27 (Closed 2016)
1116 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Mark Twain Elementary - 29 (Closed 2016)
315 W 27th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Middle School Immersion Center - 53 (Closed 2023)
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
New Technology High School - 30 (Closed 2023)
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
School For Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Gr: PK-8
School For Deaf High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Gr: 9-12
School For The Deaf High School (Closed 2023)
2001 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Voa - Adolescent Treatment - 73 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1310 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12
Voa - Group Care South - 63 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1401 West 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Voa - New Start - 72 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Gr: 5-12
Voa - Shelter Care - 62 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 N W Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Gr: K-12
Voa Dakota S Long Term (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sioux Falls, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Sioux Falls, SD include Challenge Center - 51, Adventure Elementary - 10 and Fred Assam Elementary - 06.
How many public schools are located in Sioux Falls?
64 public schools are located in Sioux Falls.
What percentage of students in Sioux Falls go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Sioux Falls are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Which public schools in Sioux Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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