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#95 of 157 private schools in IA
Rock Valley Christian School
Elementary School · Rock Valley, IA
A private elementary school in Rock Valley, IA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
1405 17TH ST, Rock Valley, IA 51247
- Math 76% vs IA 74% (2025)
- Reading 77% vs IA 75% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IA
2025 ISASP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rock Valley Christian School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low223/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rock Valley), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,451
Median home value
$238,200
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51247; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Netherlands Reformed Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rock Valley Christian School is listed in Rock Valley, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Rock Valley Christian School
Rock Valley Christian School is a private elementary school in Rock Valley, IA, serving approximately 246 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 157 private schools in IA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rock Valley Christian School
What grades does Rock Valley Christian School serve?
Rock Valley Christian School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Rock Valley Christian School?
Rock Valley Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 246 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Christian School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rock Valley Christian School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Rock Valley Christian School rank in IA?
Rock Valley Christian School ranks #95 of 157 private schools in IA.
What is Rock Valley Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rock Valley Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rock Valley Christian School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Valley Christian School has 76% math proficiency (2025 ISASP) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ISASP).
Is Rock Valley Christian School a private school?
Yes, Rock Valley Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Calvinist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Rock Valley Christian School a religious school?
Rock Valley Christian School has a Calvinist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 246
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Calvinist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Sioux County
- Phone
- (712) 476-2615
- Area population (ZIP 51247)
- 5,028
- Area median age
- 41.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51247; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ISASP; directory SY 2021–22
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