Top 10 Best Sioux Falls Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 7,342 students in Sioux Falls, SD.
The top ranked public high schools in Sioux Falls, SD are Lincoln High School - 02, Summit Oaks-residential - 48 and Flex - 45. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux Falls, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 65% statewide average). High schools in Sioux Falls have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public high schools.
Sioux Falls, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln High School - 02, with 87% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public high school average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Sioux Falls, SD (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School - 02
(Math: 48% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Grades: 9-12
| 1,898 students
Rank: #22.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Flex - 45
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 45 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Summit Oaks-day - 40
Alternative 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: #66.
Roosevelt High School - 03
(Math: 40% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 1,803 students
Rank: #77.
Washington High School - 01
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Grades: 9-12
| 1,873 students
Rank: #88.
Success - 39
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Rank: n/an/a
Community Campus - 41
Special Education School
2101 W 41st St Ste 47
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Grades: 12
| 59 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cte - 37
Vocational School
4700 W Career Cir
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5504
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 N Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Grades: 9-12
| 1,505 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell High School - 01
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Thrive - 03
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Grades: 9-12
| 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 high schools in Sioux Falls, SD?
The top ranked public high schools in Sioux Falls, SD include Lincoln High School - 02, Summit Oaks-residential - 48 and Flex - 45.
How many public high schools are located in Sioux Falls, SD?
18 public high schools are located in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux Falls, SD?
Sioux Falls, SD public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public high schools average of 32% (majority American Indian).

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