Minnehaha County Public Schools

Minnehaha County, South Dakota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

34,666

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Minnehaha County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for South Dakota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Minnehaha County has 8 district entries. Sioux Falls School District 49-5 is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 43 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 10 listed communities. Sioux Falls has the most listed schools, with 50 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 39 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

9 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Minnehaha County

Reported Enrollment

34,666

80 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary39

Middle17

High21

Other3

8 School Districts in Minnehaha County

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

West Central School District 49-7

6 schools

1,413 students

Dell Rapids School District 49-3

3 schools

982 students

Tri-Valley School District 49-6

3 schools

945 students

Baltic School District 49-1

3 schools

608 students

Garretson School District 49-4

3 schools

460 students

East Dakota Educational Cooperative

8 schools

0 students

80 Public Schools in Minnehaha County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 9 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Minnehaha County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Washington High School - 01	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57110City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,910
Lincoln High School - 02	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57105City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,883
Jefferson High School - 67	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57101Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,749
Roosevelt High School - 03	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57106City: Midsize	9–12	High	1,713
Brandon Valley High School - 01	Profile	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	Brandon, 57005Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,345
Memorial Middle School - 04	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57106City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,168
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57110Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	1,010
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57106City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	952
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07	Profile	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57105City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	940
Edison Middle School - 06	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57105City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	916
Discovery Elementary - 26	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57106City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	877
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02	Record	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	Brandon, 57005Town: Fringe	7–8	Middle	729
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57710City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	729
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07	Record	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	Brandon, 57005Rural: Fringe	5–6	Middle	728
George McGovern Middle School -09	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57107Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	719
John Harris Elementary - 23	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57103City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	706
Whittier Middle School - 08	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57103City: Midsize	6–8	Middle	704
Brandon Elementary - 03	Record	Brandon Valley School District 49-2	Brandon, 57005Town: Fringe	PK–4	Primary	701
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57106City: Midsize	KG–5	Primary	682
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65	Record	Sioux Falls School District 49-5	Sioux Falls, 57105City: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	676

Washington High School - 01

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57110 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,910 students

Lincoln High School - 02

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57105 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,883 students

Jefferson High School - 67

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57101 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,749 students

Roosevelt High School - 03

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,713 students

Brandon Valley High School - 01

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,345 students

Memorial Middle School - 04

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,168 students

Ben Reifel Middle School - 68

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57110 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,010 students

RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary952 students

Patrick Henry Middle School - 07

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57105 / City: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle940 students

Edison Middle School - 06

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57105 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle916 students

Discovery Elementary - 26

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary877 students

Brandon Valley Middle School - 02

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Town: Fringe

Record7–8Middle729 students

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57710 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary729 students

Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–6Middle728 students

George McGovern Middle School -09

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57107 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle719 students

John Harris Elementary - 23

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57103 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary706 students

Whittier Middle School - 08

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57103 / City: Midsize

Record6–8Middle704 students

Brandon Elementary - 03

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary701 students

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

RecordKG–5Primary682 students

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57105 / City: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary676 students

Citeable records

Every public school record in Minnehaha County

Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.

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Primary schools

Baltic Elementary - 02
Baltic School District 49-1
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Baltic, 57003
Enrollment
317 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Elementary - 03
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
PK–4
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
701 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Elementary - 94
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
7 students
Listed on this county directory
Fred Assam Elementary - 06
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Sioux Falls, 57110
Enrollment
486 students
Listed on this county directory
Inspiration Elementary - 08
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Sioux Falls, 57110
Enrollment
295 students
Listed on this county directory
Robert Bennis Elementary - 05
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
556 students
Listed on this county directory
Valley Springs Elementary - 04
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Valley Springs, 57068
Enrollment
75 students
Listed on this county directory
Dell Rapids Elementary - 02
Dell Rapids School District 49-3
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Dell Rapids, 57022
Enrollment
393 students
Listed on this county directory
Teachwell Elementary and Intermediate - 09
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Garretson Elementary - 02
Garretson School District 49-4
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Garretson, 57030
Enrollment
243 students
Listed on this county directory
All City Elementary - 50
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
143 students
Listed on this county directory
Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
623 students
Listed on this county directory
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
52 students
Listed on this county directory
Challenge Center - 51
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
2–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
185 students
Listed on this county directory
Cleveland Elementary - 14
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
495 students
Listed on this county directory
Discovery Elementary - 26
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57106
Enrollment
877 students
Listed on this county directory
Elementary Immersion Center - 43
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
55 students
Listed on this county directory
Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
413 students
Listed on this county directory
Garfield Elementary - 19
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
575 students
Listed on this county directory
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
632 students
Listed on this county directory
Hawthorne Elementary - 56
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
334 students
Listed on this county directory
Hayward Elementary - 38
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57107
Enrollment
652 students
Listed on this county directory
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57106
Enrollment
682 students
Listed on this county directory
John Harris Elementary - 23
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
706 students
Listed on this county directory
Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
355 students
Listed on this county directory
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
448 students
Listed on this county directory
Lowell Elementary - 28
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
358 students
Listed on this county directory
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57106
Enrollment
586 students
Listed on this county directory
Renberg Elementary - 42
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Renner, 57055
Enrollment
215 students
Listed on this county directory
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57106
Enrollment
952 students
Robert Frost Elementary - 18
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
442 students
Listed on this county directory
Rosa Parks Elementary - 15
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57710
Enrollment
729 students
Listed on this county directory
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
676 students
Listed on this county directory
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
555 students
Listed on this county directory
Terry Redlin Elementary - 11
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
PK–5
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
473 students
Listed on this county directory
Tea Area Frontier Elementary - 05
Tea Area School District 41-5
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Tea, 57064
Enrollment
236 students
Listed on this county directory
Tri-Valley Elementary - 02
Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Record
Grades
KG–4
Location
Colton, 57018
Enrollment
352 students
Listed on this county directory
West Central Hartford Elementary - 05
West Central School District 49-7
Record
Grades
KG–2
Location
Hartford, 57033
Enrollment
281 students
Listed on this county directory
West Central Humboldt Elementary - 02
West Central School District 49-7
Record
Grades
KG–5
Location
Hartford, 57033
Enrollment
385 students
Listed on this county directory

Middle schools

Baltic Middle School - 03
Baltic School District 49-1
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Baltic, 57003
Enrollment
129 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Intermediate - 90
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
3 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy Middle School - 93
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
4 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
5–6
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
728 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
7–8
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
729 students
Listed on this county directory
Dell Rapids Middle School - 03
Dell Rapids School District 49-3
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Dell Rapids, 57022
Enrollment
299 students
Listed on this county directory
Teachwell Academy Middle School - 04
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Garretson Middle School - 03
Garretson School District 49-4
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Garretson, 57030
Enrollment
89 students
Listed on this county directory
Axtell Park Middle School - 47
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
40 students
Listed on this county directory
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57110
Enrollment
1,010 students
Edison Middle School - 06
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
916 students
Listed on this county directory
George McGovern Middle School -09
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57107
Enrollment
719 students
Listed on this county directory
Memorial Middle School - 04
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57106
Enrollment
1,168 students
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
940 students
Whittier Middle School - 08
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Sioux Falls, 57103
Enrollment
704 students
Listed on this county directory
Tri-Valley Intermediate School - 03
Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Record
Grades
5–8
Location
Colton, 57018
Enrollment
317 students
Listed on this county directory
West Central Middle School - 04
West Central School District 49-7
Record
Grades
6–8
Location
Hartford, 57033
Enrollment
303 students
Listed on this county directory

High schools

Baltic High School - 01
Baltic School District 49-1
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Baltic, 57003
Enrollment
162 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley Distance Learning Academy High School - 92
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
20 students
Listed on this county directory
Brandon Valley High School - 01
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Brandon, 57005
Enrollment
1,345 students
Dell Rapids High School - 01
Dell Rapids School District 49-3
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Dell Rapids, 57022
Enrollment
290 students
Listed on this county directory
Project Search - Avera McKennan 07
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Teachwell Academy High School - 01
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Teachwell Connect - 92
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Teachwell Strive -05
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
10–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Teachwell Thrive - 03
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Garretson High School - 01
Garretson School District 49-4
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Garretson, 57030
Enrollment
128 students
Listed on this county directory
Community Campus - 41
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
56 students
Listed on this county directory
CTE - 37
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57107
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
Jefferson High School - 67
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57101
Enrollment
1,749 students
Lincoln High School - 02
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57105
Enrollment
1,883 students
Roosevelt High School - 03
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57106
Enrollment
1,713 students
Structured Teaching - 12
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
6–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
21 students
Listed on this county directory
Washington High School - 01
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57110
Enrollment
1,910 students
Tri-Valley High School - 01
Tri-Valley School District 49-6
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Colton, 57018
Enrollment
276 students
Listed on this county directory
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
West Central School District 49-7
Record
Grades
8–12
Location
Hartford, 57033
Enrollment
16 students
Listed on this county directory
Falls Academy - 08
West Central School District 49-7
Record
Grades
5–12
Location
Hartford, 57033
Enrollment
25 students
Listed on this county directory
West Central High School - 01
West Central School District 49-7
Record
Grades
9–12
Location
Hartford, 57033
Enrollment
403 students
Listed on this county directory

Other schools

Teachwell Prosper - 08
East Dakota Educational Cooperative
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
0 students
Listed on this county directory
ARISE Shelter Care - 71
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
9 students
Listed on this county directory
Summit Oaks-Residential - 48
Sioux Falls School District 49-5
Record
Grades
KG–12
Location
Sioux Falls, 57104
Enrollment
22 students
Listed on this county directory

Minnehaha County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Minnehaha County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in South Dakota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Minnehaha County public school directory?

The directory lists 80 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Minnehaha County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Minnehaha County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Minnehaha County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 9 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Minnehaha County?

Start with the 8 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Minnehaha County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.