For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 695 students in Sac City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Sac City, IA are East Sac County Elementary School and East Sac County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sac City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sac City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sac City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sac City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Sac City, IA include East Sac County Elementary School and East Sac County Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sac City?
2 public schools are located in Sac City.
What is the racial composition of students in Sac City?
Sac City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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