For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 935 students in 51247, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 637 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 51247, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 51247, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 51247 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 51247, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51247, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Rock Valley High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 9-12
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: PK-K
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 51247, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 51247, IA include Rock Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Elementary School and Rock Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in 51247?
4 public schools are located in 51247.
What percentage of students in 51247 go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 51247 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 51247?
51247 public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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