For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,632 students in South Sioux City, NE.
The top ranked public preschools in South Sioux City, NE are Cardinal Elementary School, Harney 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 preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in South Sioux City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in South Sioux City, NE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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
| 434 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 404 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
| 205 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 preschools in South Sioux City, NE?
The top ranked public preschools in South Sioux City, NE include Cardinal Elementary School, Harney Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in South Sioux City?
5 public preschools are located in South Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in South Sioux City?
South Sioux City public preschools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in South Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Sioux City include: E N Swett Elementary School vs. Harney Elementary School, Harney Elementary School vs. E N Swett Elementary School
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