Top 10 Best Sioux Falls Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 6,345 students in Sioux Falls, SD.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD are Patrick Henry Middle School - 07, Memorial Middle School - 04 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Falls, SD public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the South Dakota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Sioux Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle school average of 41% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sioux Falls, SD (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2200 S 5th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7639
Grades: 6-8
| 940 students
Rank: #22.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Grades: 6-8
| 1,168 students
Rank: #33.
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2201 W 95th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 743-2567
Grades: 6-8
| 747 students
Rank: #44.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 22 students
Rank: #55.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: #66.
Edison Middle School - 06
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 S West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7643
Grades: 6-8
| 916 students
Rank: #77.
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 371-4155
Grades: 6-8
| 1,010 students
Rank: #88.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Grades: 6-8
| 40 students
Rank: #99.
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 719 students
Rank: #1010.
Whittier Middle School - 08
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
930 E 6th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
Magnet School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
Magnet School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 7 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
Magnet School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
Magnet School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
Magnet School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sioux Falls, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-8
| 668 students
1101 North Western Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4353
Grades: PK
| n/a students
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
800 N Main
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 764-2706
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1401 E 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-6190
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
2511 W Brookings Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 334-1414
Grades: K-5
| 2 students
1610 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4530
Grades: K-5
| 222 students
1200 East 3rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-4285
Grades: 6-12
| 360 students
1116 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4550
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
315 W 27th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
6221 W Maple St
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 76 students
2205 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5850
Grades: 9-12
| 310 students
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
2001 East 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2001 E 8th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
1310 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
1401 West 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
1401 W 51st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-1414
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
908 N W Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7978
Grades: K-12
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD include Patrick Henry Middle School - 07, Memorial Middle School - 04 and Harrisburg North Middle School - 08.
How many public middle schools are located in Sioux Falls?
15 public middle schools are located in Sioux Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Falls?
Sioux Falls public middle schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public middle schools average of 41% (majority American Indian).
Which public middle schools in Sioux Falls are often viewed compared to one another?

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