Sioux Falls: Schools & Education
Education in Sioux Falls: 67 public schools. Washington High School - 01 is the largest at 1,910 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 28,622 students.
- ~3,007 residents per school (vs South Dakota ~215).
K-12 Schools
67 K-12 schools serving the area — about 3,007 residents per school. 38.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (19)
Schools (67)
| Daycare Preschool · Total count | 3 |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Districts | Brandon Valley School District, East Dakota Educational Cooper, Harrisburg School District 41-, Sioux Falls School District 49, Tea Area School District 41-5 |
| School Districts · Total count | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 67 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 28,622 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 1,897 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.10 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 10,064 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 35.2% |
| Schools Count | 67 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword search · NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
Schools (7)
Colleges (7)
| Nearest College · Name | Augustana University |
|---|---|
| Nearest College · City | Sioux Falls |
| Nearest College · Phone | 6,052,745,516 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 14.6 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — nearest by coordinates within 50 miles
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (15)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Siouxland Libraries |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 200 North Dakota Ave. |
| Nearest Library · Phone | 6,053,678,701 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 57,117 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3219 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 5 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (5)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 112 |
|---|---|
| Job Training · Total count | 2 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 38.1% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 11 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword search · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12