For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 307 students in Rockwell City, IA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Rockwell City, IA is South Central Calhoun Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwell City, IA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in Rockwell City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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%
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 preschools in Rockwell City, IA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rockwell City, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rockwell City?
1 public preschools are located in Rockwell City.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwell City?
Rockwell City public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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