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Best South Sioux City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,625 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 88%).

The top-ranked public schools in South Sioux City, NE are Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark 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 score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in South Sioux City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.

Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in South Sioux City, NE (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Harney Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
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1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446

Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Rank: #22.

Cardinal Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
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820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662

Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #33.

Lewis & Clark Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
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801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917

Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #44.

South Sioux City Middle School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
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3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061

Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%

Rank: #55.

South Sioux High School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
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3301 G St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-2433

Gr: 9-12 | 1,193 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%

Rank: #66.

Covington Elementary School

(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
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2116 A Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4238

Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: n/an/a

E N Swett Elementary School

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2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501

Gr: PK | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

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 Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in South Sioux City?

7 public schools are located in South Sioux City.

What percentage of students in South Sioux City go to public school?

95% of all K-12 students in South Sioux City are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 88%).

What is the racial composition of students in South Sioux City?

South Sioux City public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).