South Dakota›Lincoln County›Sioux Falls
Best Schools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Compare 55 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
55
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
29,004
Total Students
Across Sioux Falls
13.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
55 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score62%
ELA Assessment Score66%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)13 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓20% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,954 students at Lincoln High School - 02.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 3:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Challenge Center - 51
publicelementaryK2-5
3101 S 4Th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
9.5
Rating
Students
165
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
95%
Math Proficiency
95%
Adventure Elementary - 10
publicelementaryK-5
27220 472Nd Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
8.7
Rating
Students
440
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
85%
Math Proficiency
88%
Inspiration Elementary - 08
publicelementaryK-4
3401 S Sparta Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
8
Rating
Students
345
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
77%
Math Proficiency
82%
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
publicelementaryK-4
7700 E Willowwood St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
8
Rating
Students
531
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
82%
Math Proficiency
77%
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
publicelementaryPK-5
1510 S Lake Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
7.1
Rating
Students
690
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
68%
All City Elementary - 50
publicelementaryK-5
2511 W Brookings St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
7
Rating
Students
149
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
John Harris Elementary - 23
publicelementaryPK-5
3501 E 49Th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
6.5
Rating
Students
666
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
67%
Lincoln High School - 02
publichighGrade 9-12
2900 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
6.4
Rating
Students
1,954
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
52%
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
publicelementaryPK-5
7900 W 53Rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
6.2
Rating
Students
846
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
60%
Endeavor Elementary - 07
publicelementaryPK-5
2401 W 95Th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
6.1
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
62%
Discovery Elementary - 26
publicelementaryPK-5
1506 S Discovery Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
6
Rating
Students
873
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
61%
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2200 S 5Th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
5.9
Rating
Students
925
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
54%
Explorer Elementary - 04
publicelementaryK-5
4010 W 82Nd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
5.7
Rating
Students
338
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2201 W 95Th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
5.5
Rating
Students
534
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
45%
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
publicelementaryK-5
4501 S Holbrook Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
5.5
Rating
Students
661
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
55%
Memorial Middle School - 04
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1401 S Sertoma Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
5.4
Rating
Students
1,133
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
58%
Math Proficiency
50%
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
publicelementaryPK-5
2400 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
5.4
Rating
Students
681
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
57%
Jefferson High School - 67
publichighGrade 9-12
1600 N Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
5.3
Rating
Students
1,888
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
41%
Journey Elementary - 05
publicelementaryK-5
6801 S Grange Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
5.2
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
52%
Structured Teaching - 12
publichighGrade 6-12
201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
5
Rating
Students
16
Student-Teacher
3:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
50%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, South Dakota is home to 55 schools serving over 29,004 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota?
There are 55 schools in Sioux Falls, serving 29,004 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Sioux Falls?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Sioux Falls include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Sioux Falls?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Sioux Falls is 13.4:1.