For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 476 students in Sidney, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Sidney, IA are Sidney Elementary School, Sidney High School and Sidney Virtual Sac School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sidney, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sidney have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sidney, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sidney Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1004 Illinois St
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2647
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2647
Gr: PK-6 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sidney High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2731
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2731
Gr: 7-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Virtual Sac School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2754 Knox Road
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Sidney, IA 51652
(712) 374-2141
Gr: K-12 | 4 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sidney, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sidney, IA include Sidney Elementary School, Sidney High School and Sidney Virtual Sac School.
How many public schools are located in Sidney?
3 public schools are located in Sidney.
What is the racial composition of students in Sidney?
Sidney public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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