For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 88 students in Sioux County, NE.
The top ranked public schools in Sioux County, NE are Harrison Grade School, Sioux County High School and Chalk Butte School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, NE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sioux County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Grade School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 West 3rd St
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sioux County High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Kate
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2415
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chalk Butte School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 Si Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 247-2811
Gr: PK-8 | 13 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pink School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1022 River Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 665-1964
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Sioux County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
240 West 3rd St Box 128
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2336
Gr: PK-8 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
40 Panhandle Rd
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2391
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2391
Gr: PK-8 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 2:1
40 Panhandle Rd, Po Box 38
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2391
Harrison, NE 69346
(308) 668-2391
Gr: PK-8 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sioux County, NE?
The top ranked public schools in Sioux County, NE include Harrison Grade School, Sioux County High School and Chalk Butte School.
How many public schools are located in Sioux County?
4 public schools are located in Sioux County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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