For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,537 students in South Sioux City, NE (there are 1 private school, 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 Cardinal Elementary School, South Sioux City Middle School and Harney 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 43% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in South Sioux City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Sioux City, NE (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Grades: 6-8
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,135 students
Rank: #55.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
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
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Rank: #66.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
Rank: n/an/a
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Grades: PK
| 179 students
South Sioux City, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 Futures Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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 Cardinal Elementary School, South Sioux City Middle School and Harney Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Sioux City, NE?
7 public schools are located in South Sioux City, NE.
What percentage of students in South Sioux City, NE go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in South Sioux City, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Sioux City, NE?
South Sioux City, NE public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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