For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 293 students in Little Rock, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Little Rock, IA are George-little Rock Elementary School and George-little Rock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Little Rock, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Little Rock have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Little Rock, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George-little Rock Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
134 1st Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Gr: PK-6 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
George-little Rock Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Indiana Ave
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Little Rock, IA 51243
(712) 475-3311
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Little Rock, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Little Rock, IA include George-little Rock Elementary School and George-little Rock Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Little Rock?
2 public schools are located in Little Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in Little Rock?
Little Rock public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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