Public schools in So Sioux City, NE
7 open public schools with an address in So Sioux City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,625
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Nebraska median 12.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of So Sioux City public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in So Sioux City, NE: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,625 students, an average of 518 per school. The largest campus is South Sioux High School (1,193 students), and the largest elementary school is Cardinal Elementary School (424).
Every listed school belongs to So Sioux City Community Schs. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 12.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 69% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving So Sioux City
Elementary schools in So Sioux City
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Elementary School So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 424 | 13.4:1 | |
| Covington Elementary School So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 408 | 12.1:1 | |
| Harney Elementary School So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 328 | 10.3:1 | |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 253 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in So Sioux City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux City Middle School So Sioux City Community Schs | 06–08 | 781 | 12.6:1 |
High schools in So Sioux City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux High School So Sioux City Community Schs | 09–12 | 1,193 | 16.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in So Sioux City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E N Swett Elementary School So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–PK | 238 | 23.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.1%
- Hispanic67%
- Black10.7%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.6%
- Multiracial2.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 So Sioux City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,625 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in So Sioux City
How many public schools are in So Sioux City, NE?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in So Sioux City: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,625 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve So Sioux City?
All listed public schools with an address in So Sioux City belong to So Sioux City Community Schs. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in So Sioux City?
South Sioux High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in So Sioux City, with 1,193 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in So Sioux City?
No school with an address in So Sioux City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Nebraska.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in So Sioux City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across So Sioux City public schools is 12.6:1, similar to the Nebraska school median of 12.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in So Sioux City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Nebraska cities