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Best Sioux City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 9,698 students in Sioux City, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux City, IA are Sunnyside Elementary School, Perry Creek Elementary School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sioux City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Sioux City, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2700 S Maple St
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4047
Gr: 3-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Perry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 Country Club Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Gr: K-5 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2220 Nash
Sioux City, IA 51109
(712) 279-6811
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Loess Hills Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1717 Casselman Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6843
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Leeds Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3919 Jefferson St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7034
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Morningside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3601 Bushnell Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Spalding Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4101 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3040 Jones Street
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6819
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1010.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1114 W. 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6833
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 Rebecca Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1313.
North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1414.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Unity Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1515.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6834
Gr: K-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Nodland Elementary School
5000 Mayhew Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4044
Gr: K-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux City, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sioux City, IA include Sunnyside Elementary School, Perry Creek Elementary School and East Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sioux City?
16 public elementary schools are located in Sioux City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux City?
Sioux City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Sioux City are often viewed compared to one another?

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