For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,358 students in 57103, SD (there are 4 private schools, serving 1,037 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 57103, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 57103, SD are John Harris Elementary - 23, Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 and Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57103 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57103, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57103, SD Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Highland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6160
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6160
Grades: K-5
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3701 E 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6084
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #55.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1721 E Austin St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6140
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #77.
Cleveland Elementary - 14
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 S Edward Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6150
Grades: PK-5
| 479 students
Rank: #88.
Whittier Middle School - 08
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
57103, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 N Main
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
Grades: n/a
| n/a 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57103, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57103, SD include John Harris Elementary - 23, Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 and Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16.
How many public schools are located in 57103?
8 public schools are located in 57103.
What percentage of students in 57103 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 57103 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57103?
57103 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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