For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 431 students in Riceville, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Riceville, IA are Riceville Elementary School and Riceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Riceville, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Riceville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Riceville, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riceville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 Woodland Ave
Riceville, IA 50466
(641) 985-2288
Riceville, IA 50466
(641) 985-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Riceville High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 Woodland Ave
Riceville, IA 50466
(641) 985-2288
Riceville, IA 50466
(641) 985-2288
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Riceville, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Riceville, IA include Riceville Elementary School and Riceville High School.
How many public schools are located in Riceville?
2 public schools are located in Riceville.
What is the racial composition of students in Riceville?
Riceville public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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