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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 Score32%
ELA Assessment Score38%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)8 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

  • 0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • Largest student enrollment is 1,819 students at Washington High School - 01.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 2:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Washington High School - 01
publichighGrade 9-12
501 N Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
4.9
Rating
Students
1,819
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
62%
Math Proficiency
36%
Roosevelt High School - 03
publichighGrade 9-12
6600 W 41St St, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
4.8
Rating
Students
1,785
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
37%
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
publicelementaryK-5
2700 S Lancaster Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
4.7
Rating
Students
292
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Edison Middle School - 06
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2101 S West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
4.6
Rating
Students
937
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
40%
Horizon Elementary - 09
publicelementaryPK-5
5800 S Bahnson Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
4.5
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
publicelementaryK-5
2801 Valley View Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57106
4.3
Rating
Students
608
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
42%
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
publicelementaryK-5
2000 S Dakota Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
4.2
Rating
Students
472
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
40%
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
publicelementaryPK-5
3101 S 4Th Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
4
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
publicelementaryK-5
501 S Highland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
4
Rating
Students
444
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
6700 E 41St St, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
3.9
Rating
Students
885
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
32%
Lowell Elementary - 28
publicelementaryPK-5
710 W 18Th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
3.5
Rating
Students
426
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
publicelementaryK-5
2300 S Lyndale Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
3.5
Rating
Students
447
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
35%
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
publicelementaryK-5
5701 E Red Oak Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57710
3.4
Rating
Students
618
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
34%
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
publicelementaryPK-5
3701 E 3Rd St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
2.9
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
25%
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
publicelementaryPK-5
1600 N Wayland Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
2.7
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
publicelementaryK-5
1721 E Austin St, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
2.5
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Garfield Elementary - 19
publicelementaryPK-5
705 S Roberts Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
2.5
Rating
Students
574
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
20%
Cleveland Elementary - 14
publicelementaryPK-5
1000 S Edward Dr, Sioux Falls, SD 57103
2
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
22%
Hayward Elementary - 38
publicelementaryPK-5
400 N Valley View Rd, Sioux Falls, SD 57107
2
Rating
Students
728
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
19%
Math Proficiency
21%
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
201 N West Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
2
Rating
Students
31
Student-Teacher
2:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%

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.