For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 927 students in 57049, SD.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57049, SD are Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 57049 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 57049, SD have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).
Best 57049, SD Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Gr: K-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 4-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 57049, SD?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 57049, SD include Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in 57049?
3 public elementary schools are located in 57049.
What is the racial composition of students in 57049?
57049 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (majority American Indian).
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