For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 389 students in Rockwell, IA.
The top ranked public school in Rockwell, IA is West Fork Elementary At Rockwell. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell, IA public school 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 Rockwell have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockwell, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Fork Elementary At Rockwell
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3234
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3234
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rockwell, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3234
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3234
Gr: 7-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
210 South 2nd St
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3233
Rockwell, IA 50469
(641) 822-3233
Gr: PK-4 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockwell, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockwell, IA include West Fork Elementary At Rockwell.
How many public schools are located in Rockwell?
1 public schools are located in Rockwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell?
Rockwell public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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