For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,165 students in 57106, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57106, SD are Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, Discovery Elementary - 26 and John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57106 have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57106, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57106, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7900 W 53rd St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3560
Grades: PK-5
| 910 students
Rank: #22.
Discovery Elementary - 26
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1506 S Discovery Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-3530
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #33.
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4501 S Holbrook Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2784
Grades: K-5
| 659 students
Rank: #44.
Memorial Middle School - 04
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1401 S Sertoma Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2785
Grades: 6-8
| 1,138 students
Rank: #55.
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Valley View Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2752
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2752
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
57106, South Dakota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 57106, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 57106, SD include Rf Pettigrew Elementary - 17, Discovery Elementary - 26 and John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57106?
5 public elementary schools are located in 57106.
What is the racial composition of students in 57106?
57106 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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