For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,651 students in 68776, NE.
The top-ranked public preschools in 68776, NE are Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 68776 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Nebraska public pre school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 50% statewide average). Pre schools in 68776, NE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschool average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best 68776, NE Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harney Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Cardinal Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 E 29th Street
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1662
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #33.
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 2nd Ave
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-1917
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
2300 C St
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
South Sioux City, NE 68776
(402) 494-3501
Gr: PK | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 68776, NE?
The top-ranked public preschools in 68776, NE include Harney Elementary School, Cardinal Elementary School and Lewis & Clark Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 68776?
5 public preschools are located in 68776.
What is the racial composition of students in 68776?
68776 public preschools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nebraska public preschools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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