Lifescape Childrens Specialty School (2026 Profile)

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Lifescape Childrens Specialty School

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Children's Care believes that all children deserve to reach their greatest potential.

That's why we offer a broad continuum of health care and educational services for children from birth through age 21.

Our system of services offers children and their families the ease to move through or in and out of our programs, always maintaining consistent, quality care.

From mild learning, behavioral, or physical challenges to intensive medical rehabilitation, Children's Care knows kids.

Our staff of approximately 480 includes physicians; nurses; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; teachers; psychologists; a dietitian; and more - all specializing in the special needs of children.

Our interdisciplinary approach means all of the child's needs are considered and treated in a coordinated effort.

Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

School Type

Special Education School

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other associations(s) for exceptional children

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

2014

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

28%

State avg.: 22%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

20 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.:

Average Class Size

10 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Acceptance Rate

70%

National avg.: 82%

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School Notes

School Motto: Empowering people to live their best life.

Children's Care believes that all children deserve to reach their greatest potential. That's why we offer a broad continuum of health care and educational services for children from birth through age 21. Our system of services offers children and their families the ease to move through or in and out of our programs, always maintaining consistent, quality care. From mild learning, behavioral, or physical challenges to intensive medical rehabilitation, Children's Care knows kids. Our staff of approximately 480 includes physicians; nurses; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; teachers; psychologists; a dietitian; and more - all specializing in the special needs of children. Our interdisciplinary approach means all of the child's needs are considered and treated in a coordinated effort.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The acceptance rate of Lifescape Childrens Specialty School is 70%, which is lower than the national average of 76%.

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Quick Facts (2026)

School Type: Special Education School
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Acceptance rate: 70%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Sioux Falls, SD is $5,340 for elementary schools and $7,653 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Sioux Falls, SD is 92% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).