For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,711 students in Sac County, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Sac County, IA are Odebolt Elementary-odebolt, Schaller-crestland Elementary School and East Sac County Elementary 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 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sac County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sac County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Odebolt Elementary-odebolt
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Grades: K-5
| 121 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 170 students
Rank: #33.
East Sac County Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 S 16th St
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-7200
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-7200
Grades: PK-6
| 448 students
Rank: #44.
Schaller-crestland Ridge View Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 W Main
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 273-5192
Schaller, IA 51053
(712) 273-5192
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #55.
Odebolt Arthur Battle Creek Ida Grove Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S. Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 364-6066
Grades: 6-8
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
East Sac County High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 Jackson
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 665-5001
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 665-5001
Grades: 7-12
| 383 students
Rank: #77.
East Sac County Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 S. 11th
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Grades: 5-8
| 247 students
Sac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 Boyer St
Wall Lake, IA 51466
(712) 664-2627
Wall Lake, IA 51466
(712) 664-2627
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
600 Maple
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2827
Odebolt, IA 51458
(712) 668-2827
Grades: 9-12
| 130 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
300 S 11th St
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Sac City, IA 50583
(712) 662-3259
Grades: 7-12
| 228 students
310 West Main
Early, IA 50535
(712) 273-5192
Early, IA 50535
(712) 273-5192
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
801 Jackson Street Po Box 110
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 664-5002
Lake View, IA 51450
(712) 664-5002
Grades: 7-8
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sac County, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sac County, IA include Odebolt Elementary-odebolt, Schaller-crestland Elementary School and East Sac County Elementary 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
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