Best Riverside Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 362 students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls, SD.
The top-ranked public school in Riverside is Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls, SD public school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 N Wayland Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
(605) 367-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls, SD include Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls?
the neighborhood of Riverside, Sioux Falls public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).

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