For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,564 students in South Sioux City, NE (there are , serving 180 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in South Sioux City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in South Sioux City, NE are Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Sioux City, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in South Sioux City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Sioux City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2116 A Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
South Sioux City, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Futures Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
Gr: 6-12
Gateway To Learning (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1000 West 29th St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-0121
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-0121
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in South Sioux City, NE?
The top ranked public schools in South Sioux City, NE include Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Sioux City?
7 public schools are located in South Sioux City.
What percentage of students in South Sioux City go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in South Sioux City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Sioux City?
South Sioux City public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Sioux City include: E N Swett Elementary School vs. Harney Elementary School, Harney Elementary School vs. E N Swett Elementary School
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