For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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