Best Iowa Falls Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,228 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 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Iowa Falls, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rock Run Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
710 North St
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6420
Gr: 2-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Riverbend Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Gr: 6-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Falls - Alden High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 North Taylor
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 Washington Ave
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6410
Gr: PK-1 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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