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#43 of 56 private schools in SD

Westside Christian School

Elementary School

2601 W 69TH ST STE 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Enrollment

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

5.3

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

South Dakota private schools

#43 of 56

In Sioux Falls

#7 of 10

public schools

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About Westside Christian School

Westside Christian School is a private elementary school in Sioux Falls, SD. Westside Christian School serves approximately 48 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Westside Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #43 of 56 private schools in SD.

How it compares0.8 pts below SD schools

5.3

This school 5.3 · Average
SD avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

At 48 students, Westside Christian 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.

Westside Christian 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.

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How Westside Christian School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Sioux Falls, SD

Student-Teacher Ratio

14.5:1

This School

14.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

This School

434

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.3

This School

5.7

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 79.2% vs 0%

Black 4.2% vs 0%

Hispanic 4.2% vs 0%

Westside Christian School Sioux Falls Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Westside Christian School (this school)	—	48	14.5:1	5.3
Journey Elementary - 05	0.9 mi	342	14.2:1	4.9
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82	1.3 mi	8	2.7:1	—
Explorer Elementary - 04	1.3 mi	342	14.2:1	7.0
Endeavor Elementary - 07	1.5 mi	388	13.9:1	8.6
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31	2.5 mi	485	16.2:1	4.0
Challenge Center - 51	2.5 mi	177	17.7:1	8.8
Robert Frost Elementary - 18	2.5 mi	448	17.2:1	4.0
John F. Kennedy Elementary - 57	2.6 mi	659	15.7:1	6.6
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66	3.0 mi	491	14.9:1	7.4
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65	3.0 mi	678	18.8:1	8.4
Adventure Elementary - 10	3.1 mi	421	16.2:1	8.5
Oscar Howe Elementary - 58	3.2 mi	591	16.4:1	5.3
Lowell Elementary - 28	3.5 mi	423	13.6:1	5.6
Garfield Elementary - 19	3.6 mi	591	13.7:1	3.0
Bridges At Horace Mann - 52	3.6 mi	55	4.6:1	2.9
John Harris Elementary - 23	3.7 mi	686	18.5:1	6.6
RF Pettigrew Elementary - 17	3.7 mi	910	18.6:1	6.8
Horizon Elementary - 09	3.9 mi	433	11.7:1	7.8
Harvey Dunn Elementary - 54	4.4 mi	662	18.4:1	5.2
Discovery Elementary - 26	4.5 mi	867	17.7:1	5.3

Showing 20 of 34 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

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

C 3.1 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,190

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.3 / 10

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Diversity Index 36%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

C+ 4.0 / 10

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Enrollment 48

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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)

White 79.2%

Two or More 12.5%

Black 4.2%

Hispanic 4.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2601 W 69TH ST STE 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Westside Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Challenge Center - 51 (rated 8.8/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Endeavor Elementary - 07 (rated 8.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Adventure Elementary - 10 (rated 8.5/10, 3.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sioux Falls, see our Sioux Falls schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE BAAN DEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Sioux Falls	0.9 mi	3	—
Journey Elementary - 05 Sioux Falls	0.9 mi	342	4.9
Endeavor Elementary - 07 Sioux Falls	1.5 mi	388	8.6
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08 Sioux Falls	1.5 mi	523	8.2
Explorer Elementary - 04 Sioux Falls	1.3 mi	342	7.0
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82 Sioux Falls	1.3 mi	8	—
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81 Sioux Falls	1.3 mi	1	—
Community Campus - 41 Sioux Falls	1.7 mi	62	4.2
O'GORMAN HIGH SCHOOL Sioux Falls	2.1 mi	2,200	4.6
Laura Wilder Elementary - 31 Sioux Falls	2.5 mi	485	4.0
CHOICES JR. HIGH Sioux Falls	2.1 mi	7	—
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	1.9 mi	241	7.1
SIOUX FALLS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Sioux Falls	1.9 mi	233	7.4
Edison Middle School - 06 Sioux Falls	2.7 mi	943	5.7
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Sioux Falls	2.9 mi	82	8.0
Robert Frost Elementary - 18 Sioux Falls	2.5 mi	448	4.0
Challenge Center - 51 Sioux Falls	2.5 mi	177	8.8
Sonia Sotomayor Elementary - 65 Sioux Falls	3.0 mi	678	8.4
Adventure Elementary - 10 Sioux Falls	3.1 mi	421	8.5
Susan B. Anthony Elementary - 66 Sioux Falls	3.0 mi	491	7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 57108 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$96,184

Median Home Value

$401,300

Median Rent

$1,292/mo

Population

32,888

College Educated

53.7%

Homeownership

63.1%

Avg Commute

17.5 min

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Median Age

37.3

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Edmunds Central Elementary - 05 Roscoe, SD	64	5.3
Rock Creek Grant School Bullhead, SD	49	5.3
MISSOURI VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Yankton, SD	31	5.2
Oelrichs Elementary - 02 Oelrichs, SD	44	5.2
Blumengard Colony Elementary - 06 Faulkton, SD	34	5.4
SUNNY PLAINS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Iroquois, SD	33	5.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Westside Christian School

What grades does Westside Christian School serve?

Westside Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Westside Christian School?

Westside Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Westside Christian School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Westside Christian School rank in SD?

Westside Christian School ranks #43 of 56 private schools in SD.

What is Westside Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Westside Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Westside Christian School a private school?

Yes, Westside Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Westside Christian School a religious school?

Westside Christian School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 18 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment: 48
Gender Split: 42% M / 58% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 3
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Christian, no specific denomination
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 170 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Lincoln County
Phone: (605) 221-4220

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