Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65

Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 serves 678 students from prekindergarten through fifth grade in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. This regular public school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.8 to 1 with 36 full-time equivalent teachers on staff. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning a 7.2 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #110 out of 586 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 81st percentile.

Students show solid achievement across core subjects, with 74% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and Reading, and 68% meeting proficiency standards in Mathematics. These results contribute to the school's impressive 9.4 out of 10 academic score. Sonia Sotomayor Elementary draws families from a stable, well-educated community where 44% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $71,013 and median home values of $229,600, with a relatively low poverty rate of 9.4%. This supportive environment, combined with the school's strong academic foundation, creates favorable conditions for student learning and growth. Located at 1510 S Lake Ave in this mid-size city setting, the school serves a diverse population of nearly 23,000 residents in the surrounding area.