For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 634 students in 50579, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in 50579, IA are South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50579 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50579, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50579, IA Public Schools (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%
Rank: #22.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
50579, 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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 50579, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in 50579, IA include South Central Calhoun Elementary School and South Central Calhoun Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50579?
2 public schools are located in 50579.
What is the racial composition of students in 50579?
50579 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).