For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 64 students in Sioux County, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, NE are Harrison Grade School, Chalk Butte School and Pink School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Sioux County (2026-27)
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 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
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 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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 elementary schools in Sioux County, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux County, NE include Harrison Grade School, Chalk Butte School and Pink School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sioux County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sioux County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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