For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 171 students in Sanborn, IA (there are , serving 110 private students). 61% of all K-12 students in Sanborn, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Sanborn, IA is Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanborn, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sanborn have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Sanborn, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 Main St.
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3281
Sanborn, IA 51248
(712) 930-3281
Gr: 5-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sanborn, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Sanborn, IA include Hartley-melvin-sanborn Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sanborn?
1 public schools are located in Sanborn.
What percentage of students in Sanborn go to public school?
61% of all K-12 students in Sanborn are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sanborn?
Sanborn public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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