For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 789 students in Rock Rapids, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 3,412 private students). 19% of all K-12 students in Rock Rapids, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Rapids, IA are Central Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Rapids, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rock Rapids have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rock Rapids, IA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lyon Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: PK-6 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rock Rapids, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1105 S Story
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rock Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Rapids, IA include Central Lyon Elementary School and Central Lyon Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Rock Rapids?
2 public schools are located in Rock Rapids.
What percentage of students in Rock Rapids go to public school?
19% of all K-12 students in Rock Rapids are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Rapids?
Rock Rapids public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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