For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in Missouri Valley, IA (there are , 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Missouri Valley, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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