For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,282 students in 57105, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57105, SD are Challenge Center - 51, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 and Patrick Henry Middle School - 07. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57105 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57105, SD have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57105, SD Public Elementary Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
Edison Middle School - 06
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Grades: 6-8
| 943 students
Rank: #55.
Virtual - 90
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 E 38th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 543-5273
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 543-5273
Grades: 3-8
| 52 students
Rank: #66.
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3101 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6170
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #88.
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2300 S Lyndale Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4570
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4570
Grades: K-5
| 485 students
Rank: #99.
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Grades: K-5
| 55 students
57105, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 222 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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57105, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57105, SD include Challenge Center - 51, Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 and Patrick Henry Middle School - 07.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57105?
9 public elementary schools are located in 57105.
What is the racial composition of students in 57105?
57105 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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