Excellent
#4 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 5% of private schools
Children's Home Society Loving School
Elementary School · Sioux Falls, SD
A private elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
801 N SYCAMORE AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in SD
Test scores
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Where Children's Home Society Loving School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20Enrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Cleveland Elementary - 14Enrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Terry Redlin Elementary - 11Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 437 | Compare → |
| Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 421 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Children's Home Society Loving School is listed in Sioux Falls, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Children's Home Society Loving School
Children's Home Society Loving School is a private elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD, serving approximately 81 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Children's Home Society Loving School
What grades does Children's Home Society Loving School serve?
Children's Home Society Loving School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Children's Home Society Loving School?
Children's Home Society Loving School has an enrollment of approximately 81 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Children's Home Society Loving School?
The student-teacher ratio at Children's Home Society Loving School is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Children's Home Society Loving School rank in SD?
Children's Home Society Loving School ranks #4 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Children's Home Society Loving School's MySchoolScout rating?
Children's Home Society Loving School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Children's Home Society Loving School a private school?
Yes, Children's Home Society Loving School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Children's Home Society Loving School a religious school?
No, Children's Home Society Loving School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 81
- Gender Split
- 69% M / 31% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 241 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Phone
- (605) 965-3111
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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