Netherlands Reformed Christian 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)

Top Rankings

Netherlands Reformed Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1980
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
404 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and 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).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top-Ranked IA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 404 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Iowa is $8,981 for elementary schools and $11,290 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Iowa is 87% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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