Sidney Public Schools School District
School District · Sidney, Nebraska
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,222
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
6
3 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
1,222
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Evaluating Sidney Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sidney Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Central Elementary School
Sidney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West Elementary School
Sidney · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
North Ward Elementary School
Sidney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Nebraska rank
#137 of 242
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Nebraska avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,629
$3,735 vs Nebraska median
District size
1,222 students
Much larger than Nebraska median
The short answer
Sidney Public Schools ranks #137 of 242 Nebraska districts by overall school rating. Sidney Public Schools's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Central Elementary School (7.7/10), West Elementary School (6.5/10), and North Ward Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sidney Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | West Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | North Ward Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Sidney Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Sidney High School | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sidney Public Schools
Sidney Public Schools is a Sidney, Nebraska school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 1,222 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1. District-level spending was $13,629 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Sidney Public Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Central Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Sidney Public Schools students show an average math proficiency of 69.4% and ELA proficiency of 68.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sidney Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sidney Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Sidney Public Schools
6 schoolsElementary Schools3
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Nebraska
- City
- Sidney
- Total Enrollment
- 1,222
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84
- District spending per student
- $13,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sidney Public Schools?
Sidney Public Schools has 6 schools in total — 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sidney Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Sidney Public Schools is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Sidney Public Schools?
Sidney Public Schools's district-level spending was $13,629 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sidney Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sidney Public Schools is 14.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sidney Public Schools?
Central Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Sidney Public Schools with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Sidney Public Schools?
Across schools in Sidney Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sidney Public Schools compare to other districts in Nebraska?
Sidney Public Schools has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Nebraska by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Nebraska Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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