For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in Missouri Valley, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 75 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Missouri Valley, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Missouri Valley, IA are Missouri Valley Elementary School, Missouri Valley Middle School and Missouri Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missouri Valley, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Missouri Valley have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Missouri Valley, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Missouri Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 North 9th Street
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Missouri Valley Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
607 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Missouri Valley High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
605 E Lincoln Highway
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Missouri Valley, IA 51555
(712) 642-2706
Gr: 9-12 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Missouri Valley, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Missouri Valley, IA include Missouri Valley Elementary School, Missouri Valley Middle School and Missouri Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Missouri Valley?
3 public schools are located in Missouri Valley.
What percentage of students in Missouri Valley go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Missouri Valley are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Missouri Valley?
Missouri Valley public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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