For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 935 students in Rock Valley, IA (there are , serving 637 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in Rock Valley, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Rock Valley, 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.
Rock Valley, IA public schools 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 Rock Valley 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 Public Schools in Rock Valley, IA (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 Rock Valley, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Rock Valley, IA include Rock Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Elementary School and Rock Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Rock Valley?
4 public schools are located in Rock Valley.
What percentage of students in Rock Valley go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in Rock Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Valley?
Rock Valley 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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