Excellent
#4 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 5% of private schools
Children's Home Society Loving School
Elementary School
801 N SYCAMORE AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
81
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
8.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
South Dakota private schools
#4 of 56
In Sioux Falls
#1 of 10
public schools
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Children's Home Society Loving School
Elementary School in Sioux Falls · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Children's Home Society Loving School
Children's Home Society Loving School is a private elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. Children's Home Society Loving School serves approximately 81 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Children's Home Society Loving School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 56 private schools in SD.
- This school 8.1 · Excellent
- SD avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 81 students, Children's Home Society Loving School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Children's Home Society Loving School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Children's Home Society Loving School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Children's Home Society Loving School compares to 44 public schools serving similar grades in Sioux Falls, SD
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Children's Home Society Loving School (this school) | 8.1 |
| Anne Sullivan Elementary - 20 | 3.4 |
| Cleveland Elementary - 14 | 3.2 |
| Terry Redlin Elementary - 11 | 3.0 |
| Laura B. Anderson Elementary - 10 | 5.2 |
| Eugene Field A+ Elementary - 16 | 5.4 |
| Rosa Parks Elementary - 15 | 2.9 |
| Whittier Middle School - 08 | 2.9 |
| Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54 | 5.2 |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06 | 7.7 |
| Bridges At Horace Mann - 52 | 2.9 |
| Summit Oaks-Residential - 48 | — |
| ARISE Shelter Care - 71 | — |
| Hawthorne Elementary - 56 | 3.4 |
| Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 | 5.5 |
| Ben Reifel Middle School - 68 | 4.9 |
| Lowell Elementary - 28 | 5.6 |
| Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66 | 7.4 |
| Inspiration Elementary - 08 | 8.2 |
| John Harris Elementary - 23 | 6.6 |
| Challenge Center - 51 | 8.8 |
Showing 20 of 44 schools. View all schools in Sioux Falls
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in SD.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
801 N SYCAMORE AVE, Sioux Falls, SD 57101
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Children's Home Society Loving School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Inspiration Elementary - 08 (rated 8.2/10, 3.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Fred Assam Elementary - 06 (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, John Harris Elementary - 23 (rated 6.6/10, 3.5 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sioux Falls, see our Sioux Falls schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.9 miSimilar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eagle Butte Primary - 02 Eagle Butte, SD | 8.2 |
| Wakpala Elementary - 02 Wakpala, SD | 7.8 |
| Buffalo Elementary - 02 Buffalo, SD | 8.4 |
| Leola Elementary - 02 Leola, SD | 8.4 |
| Waubay Elementary - 02 Waubay, SD | 8.4 |
| Herreid Elementary - 02 Herreid, SD | 7.7 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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