For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,279 students in Iowa Falls, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Iowa Falls, IA are Rock Run Elementary School, Riverbend Middle School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa Falls, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Iowa Falls have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Iowa Falls, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rock Run Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 North St
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Grades: 2-5
| 297 students
Rank: #22.
Riverbend Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Grades: 6-8
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 420 students
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Grades: PK-1
| 278 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Iowa Falls, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Iowa Falls, IA include Rock Run Elementary School, Riverbend Middle School and Iowa Falls - Alden High School.
How many public schools are located in Iowa Falls?
4 public schools are located in Iowa Falls.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa Falls?
Iowa Falls public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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