K-12 Schooling
Learning in Sioux Falls

K-12 Education

With enrollment of 25,000, the Sioux Falls Public School System offers opportunities for every child. The school district has four specialized elementary schools, middle school honors programs and a strong Advanced Placement curriculum at each high school. From molding young minds to preparing students for college and careers, the Sioux Falls school system guides your child through it all.

There are several public school districts whose boundaries reach into the outer city limits of Sioux Falls – giving Sioux Falls residents plenty of options to choose from!

Elementary Schools

Sioux Falls has 23 public elementary schools, serving grades K-5. Elementary classes emphasize the mastery of basic skills along with respect for one’s self and others.

Middle Schools

Sioux Falls public middle schools serve grades 6-8. Their mission: prepare each student to succeed in a changing world.

High Schools

With four traditional high schools, an alternative learning school, and project-based learning at New Technology High School and The Career and Technical Education Academy, Sioux Falls offers diverse options for public secondary education.