Very Good
#19 of 56 private schools in SD
Top 32% of private schools
Sioux Falls Lutheran School
School · Sioux Falls, SD
A private school in Sioux Falls, SD serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
6715 S BOE LN, Sioux Falls, SD 57108
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sioux Falls Lutheran 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 5Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,454/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,184
Median home value
$401,300
Median rent
$1,292/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57108; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.0 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82Enrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| O'gorman High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 2,200 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 39 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is listed in Sioux Falls, SD; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sioux Falls Lutheran School
Sioux Falls Lutheran School is a private school in Sioux Falls, SD, serving approximately 241 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #19 of 56 private schools in SD.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sioux Falls Lutheran School
What grades does Sioux Falls Lutheran School serve?
Sioux Falls Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sioux Falls Lutheran School?
Sioux Falls Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sioux Falls Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sioux Falls Lutheran School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sioux Falls Lutheran School rank in SD?
Sioux Falls Lutheran School ranks #19 of 56 private schools in SD.
What is Sioux Falls Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sioux Falls Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sioux Falls Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Sioux Falls Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sioux Falls Lutheran School a religious school?
Sioux Falls Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 241
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 195 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lincoln County
- Phone
- (605) 335-1923
- Area population (ZIP 57108)
- 32,888
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 57108; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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