For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 116 students in Shell Rock, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Shell Rock, IA is Shell Rock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shell Rock, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 85% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Shell Rock have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Shell Rock, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
214 N Cherry St
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Shell Rock, IA 50670
(319) 885-4311
Gr: PK-4 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Shell Rock, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Shell Rock, IA include Shell Rock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shell Rock?
1 public schools are located in Shell Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Shell Rock?
Shell Rock public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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