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Best North Sioux City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 910 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 50% (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 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary school average of 36% (majority American Indian).

Best Public Elementary Schools in North Sioux City, SD (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Gr: K-3 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 4-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public elementary schools average of 36% (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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