For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 34,664 students in Minnehaha County, SD (there are 23 private schools, serving 4,247 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Minnehaha County, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Minnehaha County, SD are Challenge Center - 51, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Inspiration Elementary - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnehaha County, SD public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Minnehaha County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Schools in Minnehaha County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Challenge Center - 51
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Grades: 2-5
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
7700 E Willowwood St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-1500
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-1500
Grades: K-4
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Inspiration Elementary - 08
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3401 S Sparta Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-5890
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 582-5890
Grades: K-4
| 320 students
Rank: #44.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
(Math: 72% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 1,356 students
Rank: #55.
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
(Math: 74% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 S Sioux Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-8010
Grades: K-4
| 562 students
Rank: #66.
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Grades: PK-5
| 678 students
Rank: #77.
All City Elementary - 50
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
Rank: #88.
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
309 W 15th St
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: K-4
| 379 students
Rank: #99.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #1010.
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3214
Grades: 7-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1111.
Brandon Elementary - 03
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 Holly Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6315
Grades: PK-4
| 681 students
Rank: #1212.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
46450 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Grades: 9-12
| 275 students
Rank: #1313.
Lincoln High School - 02
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,934 students
Rank: #1414.
John Harris Elementary - 23
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3501 E 49th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4111
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #1515.
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 5-6
| 785 students
Rank: #1616.
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Grades: 5-8
| 280 students
Rank: #1717.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 910 students
Rank: #1818.
Discovery Elementary - 26
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #1919.
Baltic Elementary - 02
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5464
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #2020.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Grades: 6-8
| 953 students
Rank: #2121.
Baltic Middle School - 03
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Grades: 6-8
| 115 students
Rank: #2222.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Grades: K-5
| 659 students
Rank: #2323.
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Main St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 363-3131
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2424.
Memorial Middle School - 04
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #2525.
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 S Bahnson Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 371-4120
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #2626.
Jefferson High School - 67
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 N Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 8-12
| 9 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 19 students
Rank: #2929.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Success - 39
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #30 - 3330. - 33.
Summit Oaks-day - 40
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #3434.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Grades: 5-12
| 24 students
Rank: #3535.
Washington High School - 01
(Math: 36% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
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Minnehaha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
1101 North Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: K-4
| 7 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 5-6
| 3 students
201 W Park St
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-6035
Grades: 7-8
| 4 students
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
800 N Main
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
2511 W Brookings Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
Joe Foss Alternative School - 22 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1200 East 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 360 students
1116 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
315 W 27th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
School For Deaf Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
School For Deaf High School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2001 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
301 Valley Dr
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(605) 757-6285
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(605) 757-6285
Grades: K-4
| 67 students
Voa - Adolescent Treatment - 73 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1310 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Voa - Group Care South - 63 (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1401 West 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Voa - New Start - 72 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1401 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Voa - Shelter Care - 62 (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
908 N W Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Voa Dakota S Long Term (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Grades: K-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top ranked public schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Challenge Center - 51, Fred Assam Elementary - 06 and Inspiration Elementary - 08.
How many public schools are located in Minnehaha County?
82 public schools are located in Minnehaha County.
What percentage of students in Minnehaha County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Minnehaha County are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County public schools minority enrollment is 36% 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 Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Minnehaha County include: George Mcgovern Middle School -09 vs. Memorial Middle School - 04, Roosevelt High School - 03 vs. Lincoln High School - 02, Garretson High School - 01 vs. Brandon Valley High School - 01
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