Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Netherlands Reformed Christian School
About the School
- Netherlands Reformed Christian School in Rock Valley, IA, serves 404 students from pre–kindergarten through 12th grade in a rural community setting.
- The co–educational school has a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with 31 teachers supporting a Calvinist–oriented program.
- Founded in 1980, the school operates under Christian Schools International and other religious affiliations.
- The school ranks in the top 20% in Iowa for its large student body compared to other private schools statewide.
- Located near several other private Christian schools, Netherlands Reformed Christian School provides a full elementary and secondary education option in Rock Valley.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top Ranked IA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Netherlands Reformed Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Train up a child in the way he should go
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Netherlands Reformed Christian School's ranking?
Netherlands Reformed Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Netherlands Reformed Christian School?
The application deadline for Netherlands Reformed Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Netherlands Reformed Christian School is Trinity Christian High School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rock Valley Christian School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sioux Center Christian School (10.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Calvinist
1405 17th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Calvinist
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Sports: 3
Calvinist
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Calvinist
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Christian
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Calvinist
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12
Christian
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Distance: 17.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 2
Christian
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Distance: 17.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 3,412 students
804 N 2nd Ave E
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
Distance: 28.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Catholic
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Calvinist
1405 17th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Calvinist
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Distance: 7.1 mi
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Sports: 3
Calvinist
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Distance: 7.8 mi
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
Christian
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Calvinist
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 6
Calvinist
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Distance: 10.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 4
Christian
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students
104 5th St
Ireton, IA 51027
(712) 278-2445
Distance: 17.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Calvinist
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Distance: 19.9 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rock Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rock Valley High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
1712 20th Avenue
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 77 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 77:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Boyden-hull High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
7.7 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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