Children's Home Society Loving School serves 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher of Children's Home Society Loving School is 8:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
37%
State avg.: 22%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: To Prevent, Treat and Heal Trauma.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Jack Marsh, 2020 Inductee into the South Dakota Hall of Fame
- Deb Soholt, Former South Dakota State Senator
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Children's Home Society Loving School often compared to?
Children's Home Society Loving School is often viewed alongside schools like The Baan Dek Montessori School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Children's Home Society Loving School?
Children's Home Society Loving School famous alumni include: Jack Marsh, 2020 Inductee into the South Dakota Hall of Fame and Deb Soholt, Former South Dakota State Senator.
When is the application deadline for Children's Home Society Loving School?
The application deadline for Children's Home Society Loving School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
Popular comparisons: Children's Home Society Loving School vs. The Baan Dek Montessori School
The nearest high school to Children's Home Society Loving School is Education & Integration Services (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Mary Elementary (0.6 miles away)
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Education & Integration Services
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2000 S Summit Ave
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(605) 335-8956
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
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(605) 334-9881
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Dakot Abilities
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Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
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Christ The King Elementary ![Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
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Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Education & Integration Services
Special Education School
2000 S Summit Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-8956
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 27 students
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
O'gorman High School ![O'gorman High School Photo]( "O'gorman High School Photo")
(Catholic)
3201 S Kiwanis Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 336-3644
1.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 37 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Tuition listed
Christ The King Elementary ![Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
900 E 41st St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 335-7084
0.9 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 4 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
6120 S Charger Circle
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
Sioux Falls, SD 57108
(605) 334-1422
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,615 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2000 S 4th Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-9881
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Tuition listed
Dakot Abilities
Special Education School
3600 S. Duluth Ave.
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 334-4220
0.7 miles
Gr: NS | 3 students
Christ The King Elementary ![Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school]( "Christ The King Elementary Photo - Front of the school")
(Catholic)
1801 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-5103
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-6 | 151 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Baan Dek Montessori School
Montessori School
408 W Lotta St Ste 1
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(605) 271-9945
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 271-9945
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 67 students
Lifescape Childrens Specialty School
Special Education School
2501 W 26th St
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 444-9500
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 10 students Acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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201 N West Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
Sioux Falls, SD 57104
(605) 367-7647
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Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
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2000 S Dakota Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4560
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Gr: K-5 | 472 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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1510 S Lake Ave
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 367-4655
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Gr: PK-5 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
School Reviews
5 12/1/2023
My child currently attends this school. We love it so much. There is ample staff, they care deeply for the children and the therapeutic environment is top-notch. My child's mental health issues were getting in the way of his learning at public school. This school has been a safe haven where his unique needs can be met while he excels academically.
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