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Dakota County Public Schools

Dakota County, Nebraska

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

11

public schools

Total Enrollment

4,338

students

School Districts

3

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Dakota County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Nebraska; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Dakota County has 3 district entries. SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 8 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 4 listed communities. SO SIOUX CITY has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 7 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

11

in Dakota County

Reported Enrollment

4,338

11 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary7
Middle1
High2
Other1

3 School Districts in Dakota County

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

8 schools
3,783 students

PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 schools
442 students

HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

2 schools
428 students

11 Public Schools in Dakota County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 11 of 11 matching schools

SOUTH SIOUX HIGH SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,149 students

SOUTH SIOUX CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle773 students

CARDINAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary432 students

COVINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary409 students

HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary376 students

DAKOTA CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

DAKOTA CITY, 68731 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary241 students

HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

HOMER, 68030 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary237 students

LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCH

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–5Primary227 students

HOMER HIGH SCHOOL

HOMER COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

HOMER, 68030 / Rural: Distant

Listed only7–12High191 students

E N SWETT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS

SO SIOUX CITY, 68776 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPKOther176 students

JACKSON ELEMENTARY

PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JACKSON, 68743 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary127 students

Dakota County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Dakota County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Nebraska. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Dakota County public school directory?

The directory lists 11 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Dakota County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Dakota County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Dakota County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Dakota County?

Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

← Back to Dakota County Education OverviewCounty school score: 56/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.