For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 884 students in Rock Valley, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 637 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in Rock Valley, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Valley, IA are Rock Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Elementary School and Rock Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Valley, IA public schools 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 Rock Valley have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rock Valley, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Rock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Rock Valley High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Gr: PK-K | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rock Valley, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rock Valley, IA include Rock Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Elementary School and Rock Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Rock Valley?
4 public schools are located in Rock Valley.
What percentage of students in Rock Valley go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in Rock Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Valley?
Rock Valley public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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