For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 461 students in Red Oak, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Red Oak, IA is Inman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Oak, IA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Red Oak have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Red Oak, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Inman Drive
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Red Oak, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Red Oak, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Red Oak, IA include Inman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Red Oak?
1 public elementary schools are located in Red Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak?
Red Oak public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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