Not only does Sioux Falls offer an exceptional business climate, gorgeous park systems and endless entertainment, it also has one of the most competitive educational environments in the country. From public and private preschools to post-secondary opportunities in technical education, four-year degrees and advanced degrees, the area school systems offer quality education for every learning pathway.
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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!
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.
Sioux Falls public middle schools serve grades 6-8. Their mission: prepare each student to succeed in a changing world.
With three 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.
Washington High School is ranked third within South Dakota. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Washington High School is 49%. The total minority enrollment is 51%, and 52% of students are economically disadvantaged. Washington High School is 1 of 12 high schools in the Sioux Falls School District.
Lincoln High School is ranked fifth within South Dakota. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Lincoln High School is 53%. The total minority enrollment is 30%, and 34% of students are economically disadvantaged. Lincoln High School is 1 of 12 high schools in the Sioux Falls School District.
University of Sioux Falls: USF is a Christian liberal arts university offering more than 40 undergraduate majors. It’s renowned for its nursing programs.
Our talented professors teach, advise and mentor students. With a 17:1 student-to-faculty ratio, intimate classroom settings facilitate the introduction of concepts, the interchange of ideas and the encouragement to apply them through experiential learning.
For adult learners driven to fulfill their dreams, USF offers online and on-campus adult and graduate programs to help individuals finish their degrees or earn advanced degrees.
https://www.usiouxfalls.edu/about-usf
AUGUSTANA UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1860, Augustana is a nationally recognized liberal arts college in the heart of Sioux Falls.Augustana offers more than 100 majors, minors and pre-professional specializations within a 4-1-4 academic calendar. Extensive internship, study abroad, undergraduate research and Civitas, the university’s Honors Program, supplement the curriculum. Our academic programs promote sensitivity to and appreciation of values essential for students to become effective citizens in local, national and international communities.
https://www.augie.edu/about-augustana