For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,013 students in Red Oak, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Red Oak, IA are Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Red Oak Early Childhood Center and Inman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Red Oak, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Red Oak have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Red Oak, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 7-12 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Early Childhood Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W. 2nd Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6630
Gr: PK | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Inman Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Inman Drive
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6635
Gr: K-6 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Red Oak, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Red Oak, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Red Oak, IA include Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Red Oak Early Childhood Center and Inman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Red Oak?
3 public schools are located in Red Oak.
What is the racial composition of students in Red Oak?
Red Oak public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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