For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,222 students in 69162, NE.
The top ranked public schools in 69162, NE are Sidney Middle School, Central Elementary School and West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 69162 have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 69162, NE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nebraska public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 69162, NE 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 7-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: PK-K | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Sidney High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5855
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Sidney Alternative Program
Alternative School
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467
Gr: 9-12
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%
69162, Nebraska 51爆料s (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 schools in 69162, NE?
The top ranked public schools in 69162, NE include Sidney Middle School, Central Elementary School and West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 69162?
7 public schools are located in 69162.
What is the racial composition of students in 69162?
69162 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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