For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,386 students in 57049, SD.
The top ranked public schools in 57049, SD are Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Dakota Valley Middle School - 03. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 57049 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the South Dakota public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 57049, SD have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of South Dakota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public school average of 33% (majority American Indian).
Best 57049, SD ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dakota Valley Elementary - 02
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
80 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3840
Gr: K-3 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Valley High School - 01
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3820
Gr: 9-12 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Dakota Valley Middle School - 03
(Math: 47% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Dakota Valley Upper Elementary - 04
(Math: 48% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1150 Northshore Dr
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 422-3830
Gr: 4-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 57049, SD?
The top ranked public schools in 57049, SD include Dakota Valley Elementary - 02, Dakota Valley High School - 01 and Dakota Valley Middle School - 03.
How many public schools are located in 57049?
4 public schools are located in 57049.
What is the racial composition of students in 57049?
57049 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the South Dakota public schools average of 33% (majority American Indian).
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