For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,711 students in Sac County, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sac County, IA are Schaller-crestland Elementary School, Odebolt Elementary-odebolt and Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sac County, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sac County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sac County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Schaller-crestland Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 S Berwick
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 275-4267
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 275-4267
Gr: PK-5 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Gr: K-5 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 W Main
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 273-5192
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 273-5192
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
East Sac County Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 16th St
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-7200
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-7200
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
East Sac County High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Jackson
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 665-5001
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 665-5001
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 Boyer St
Wall Lake, IA 51466
(712) 664-2627
Wall Lake, IA 51466
(712) 664-2627
Gr: PK-4
600 Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2827
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2827
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Sac County Flex Ed Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1934 W Main
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-4907
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-4907
Gr: 9-12
300 S 11th St
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Gr: 7-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
801 Jackson Street Po Box 110
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 664-5002
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 664-5002
Gr: 7-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sac County, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sac County, IA include Schaller-crestland Elementary School, Odebolt Elementary-odebolt and Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sac County?
7 public schools are located in Sac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sac County?
Sac County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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