For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 634 students in Rockwell City, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockwell City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Rockwell City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 4-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rockwell City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockwell City, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Rockwell City, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockwell City?
2 public elementary schools are located in Rockwell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell City?
Rockwell City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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