For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,564 students in 68776, NE (there are , serving 180 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 68776, NE are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 68776, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 68776 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 68776, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68776, NE Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Arbor Drive
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1446
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Gr: PK-5 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
South Sioux City Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3625 G Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3061
Gr: 6-8 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #55.
South Sioux High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 25-29%)
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
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
68776, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 Futures Dr
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-4185
Gr: 6-12
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 68776, NE?
The top-ranked public schools in 68776, NE include Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 68776?
7 public schools are located in 68776.
What percentage of students in 68776 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 68776 are educated in public schools (compared to the NE state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 68776?
68776 public schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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