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Minnehaha County Public Schools

Minnehaha County, South Dakota

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

Total Schools

80

public schools

Total Enrollment

34,666

students

School Districts

8

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

80

in Minnehaha County

Reported Enrollment

34,666

80 schools reporting

School Districts

8

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary39
Middle17
High21
Other3

8 School Districts in Minnehaha County

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

43 schools
25,122 students

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

12 schools
4,949 students

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

Level

Showing 20 of 80 matching schools

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

Listed only6–8Middle916 students

Discovery Elementary - 26

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary877 students

Brandon Valley Middle School - 02

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Town: Fringe

Listed only7–8Middle729 students

Rosa Parks Elementary - 15

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57710 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary729 students

Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–6Middle728 students

George McGovern Middle School -09

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57107 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle719 students

John Harris Elementary - 23

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57103 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary706 students

Whittier Middle School - 08

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57103 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle704 students

Brandon Elementary - 03

Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Brandon, 57005 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary701 students

John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57106 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyKG–5Primary682 students

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

Sioux Falls School District 49-5

Sioux Falls, 57105 / City: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary676 students

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.