Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School
Alternative school · Grades Pre-K–8
Sioux Falls, SD
801 N Sycamore Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57110
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Sioux Falls
- One of the most diverse private schools in South Dakota
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Sioux Falls since at least 2011
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 85 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 240 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 85
- Teachers
- 11.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 25 girls, 60 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Alternative school
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 240 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 51% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 52% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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Questions about Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School
What grades does Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School serve?
Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School?
About 85 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Children's Home Society of Sd/Loving School?
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