| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ponca Public Schools | Jackson | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 442 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Homer Community Schools | Homer | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 428 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Emerson-Hubbard Public Schools | Hubbard | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 253 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| South Sioux City Community Schools | Dakota City | 2/10 Poor · 15th pct | 3,783 | 8 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Dakota County compares
Together they enroll 4,906 students across 16 schools. The largest is South Sioux City Community Schools with 3,783 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Nebraska average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dakota County, Nebraska
Dakota County has 4 public school districts covering 5 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dakota County is Ponca Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Nebraska. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Dakota County, NE?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Dakota County, NE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Dakota County, NE?
Of the districts serving Dakota County, Ponca Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Nebraska school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Nebraska reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Nebraska and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Nebraska only, never across state lines.