For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 939 students in North Sioux City, SD.
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Sioux City, SD are Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Sioux City, SD public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the South Dakota public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in North Sioux City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Elementary Schools in North Sioux City, SD (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Grades: K-3
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 6-8
| 342 students
Rank: #33.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Grades: 4-5
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in North Sioux City, SD?
The top ranked public elementary schools in North Sioux City, SD include Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley Middle School - 03 and Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04.
How many public elementary schools are located in North Sioux City?
3 public elementary schools are located in North Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in North Sioux City?
North Sioux City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 35% (majority American Indian).
Which public elementary schools in North Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in North Sioux City include: Dakota Valley Elementary - 02 vs. Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
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