For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 499 students in Sidney, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Sidney, NE is West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sidney, NE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 4-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 1-3 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Sidney, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
223 Meyer St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, NE include West Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sidney?
2 public elementary schools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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