For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 504 students in Sidney, NE.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, NE are West Elementary School and North Ward Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, NE public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Nebraska public elementary school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Sidney, NE (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 5-6 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
North Ward Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
434 16th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 3-4 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
2000 12th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 1-2 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Sidney, Nebraska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2806 Road 111
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3713
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
223 Meyer St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3966
Gr: PK-6 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1844 1st Street
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 203-1184
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, NE?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Sidney, NE include West Elementary School and North Ward Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sidney?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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