For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 1,780 students in 57104, SD (there are 1 private school, serving 15 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 57104, SD are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 57104, SD are All City Elementary - 50, Structured Teaching - 12 and Summit Oaks-residential - 48. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 57104 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57104, SD have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public school average of 34% (majority American Indian).
Best 57104, SD Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
All City Elementary - 50
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Gr: K-5 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Lowell Elementary - 28
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 W 18th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-8378
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary - 19
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
705 S Roberts Dr
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6180
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4266
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Spring Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-4580
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #88.
Elementary Immersion Center - 43
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2511 W Brookings St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-6120
Gr: K-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy High School - 01
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy Middle School - 04
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Elementary And Intermediate - 09
Alternative School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Thrive - 03
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 57104, SD?
The top-ranked public schools in 57104, SD include All City Elementary - 50, Structured Teaching - 12 and Summit Oaks-residential - 48.
How many public schools are located in 57104?
19 public schools are located in 57104.
What percentage of students in 57104 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 57104 are educated in public schools (compared to the SD state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 57104?
57104 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the South Dakota public schools average of 34% (majority American Indian).
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