For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 634 students in Rockwell City, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Rockwell City, IA are South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Rockwell City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Rockwell City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
330 Brower Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8621
Grades: PK-3
| 307 students
Rank: #22.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Grades: 4-8
| 327 students
Rockwell City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Rockwell City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Rockwell City, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Rockwell City?
2 public schools are located in Rockwell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell City?
Rockwell City public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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