For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in Rockford, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, IA are Rrmr Elementary School and Rockford Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockford, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rrmr Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3508
Gr: PK-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rockford Junior-senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1460 210th Street
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3813
Rockford, IA 50468
(641) 756-3813
Gr: 7-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockford, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockford, IA include Rrmr Elementary School and Rockford Junior-senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockford?
2 public schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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