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Best Minnehaha County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public high schools serving 10,288 students in Minnehaha County, SD.
The top-ranked public high schools in Minnehaha County, SD are Brandon Valley High School - 01, Lincoln High School - 02 and Tri-valley High School - 01. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minnehaha County, SD public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the South Dakota public high school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). High schools in Minnehaha County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public high schools.
Minnehaha County, SD public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the South Dakota average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brandon Valley High School - 01, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in South Dakota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public High Schools in Minnehaha County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon Valley High School - 01
(Math: 65% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 S Splitrock Blvd
Brandon, SD 57005
(605) 582-3211
Gr: 9-12 | 1,381 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln High School - 02
(Math: 54% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-7990
Gr: 9-12 | 1,954 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Tri-valley High School - 01
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
46474 252nd St
Colton, SD 57018
(605) 446-3538
Gr: 9-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Dell Rapids High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1216 N Garfield Ave
Dell Rapids, SD 57022
(605) 428-5473
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Baltic High School - 01
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Bulldog Ave
Baltic, SD 57003
(605) 529-5461
Gr: 9-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School - 67
(Math: 41% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1600 N Marion Rd
Sioux Falls, SD 57101
(605) 367-6184
Gr: 9-12 | 1,888 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Structured Teaching - 12
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Brighten Transition Youth Treatment Center - 07
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Summit Oaks-residential - 48
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
621 E Presentation Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1010.
Falls Academy - 08
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
46560 264th St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-3799
Gr: 5-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1111.
West Central High School - 01
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
705 E 2nd St
Hartford, SD 57033
(605) 528-6236
Gr: 9-12 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Washington High School - 01
(Math: 34% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Sycamore Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57110
(605) 367-7970
Gr: 9-12 | 1,819 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt High School - 03
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6600 W 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57106
(605) 362-2860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Garretson High School - 01
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 2nd St
Garretson, SD 57030
(605) 594-3452
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Arise Shelter Care - 71
Alternative School
621 E Presentation St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Adolescent Addiction Care Program - 81
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Avera Behavioral Health Program - 82
Alternative School
4400 W 69th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Community Campus - 41
Special Education School
2101 W 41st St Ste 47
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4359
Gr: 12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Cte - 37
Vocational School
4700 W Career Cir
Sioux Falls, SD 57107
(605) 367-5504
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Project Search - Avera Mckennan 07
Special Education School
1325 S Cliff Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Academy High School - 01
Alternative School
824 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Connect - 92
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Prosper - 08
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Strive -05
Special Education School
2320 N Career Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Teachwell Thrive - 03
Special Education School
715 E 14th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7680
Gr: 12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Minnehaha County, SD?
The top-ranked public high schools in Minnehaha County, SD include Brandon Valley High School - 01, Lincoln High School - 02 and Tri-valley High School - 01.
How many public high schools are located in Minnehaha County?
28 public high schools are located in Minnehaha County.
What is the racial composition of students in Minnehaha County?
Minnehaha County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the South Dakota public high schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Which public high schools in Minnehaha County are often viewed compared to one another?

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