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
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
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.:
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).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rock Valley Christian School
(Calvinist)
1405 17th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
(Calvinist)
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
6.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
7.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Sports: 3
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Hull Christian School
(Christian)
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
7.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity Christian High School
(Calvinist)
1811 Hayes Ave
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1921
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 76 students
Western Christian High School
(Christian)
925 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-1013
7.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Unity Christian High School
(Christian)
216 Michigan Ave Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-4114
17.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 312 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
804 N 2nd Ave E
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(800) 682-7396
17.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 3,412 students
Gehlen Catholic School
(Catholic)
709 Plymouth St Ne
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4181
28.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Rock Valley Christian School
(Calvinist)
1405 17th St
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2615
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 233 students
Northwest Iowa Protestant Reformed School
(Calvinist)
302 N. 3rd Street
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
Doon, IA 51235
(712) 726-3200
6.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 18 students
Hull Protestant Reformed Christian School
(Calvinist)
218 2nd St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2490
7.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Sports: 3
Hull Christian School
(Christian)
1301 5th St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2273
7.8 miles
Gr: K-8 | 171 students
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(Calvinist)
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sioux Center Christian School ![Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!]( "Sioux Center Christian School Photo - Sioux Center Christian School welcomes you!")
(Calvinist)
630 1st Ave Se
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-0777
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Inwood Christian School
(Christian)
302 E Madison St
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
Inwood, IA 51240
(712) 753-4541
10.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 58 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Orange City Christian School
(Calvinist)
604 3rd St Sw
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
Orange City, IA 51041
(712) 737-2274
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 340 students
Spalding Catholic Schools ![Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.]( "Spalding Catholic Schools Photo - Spalding Catholic School is a Prek-6th grade school, located in northwest Iowa.")
(Catholic)
908 6th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4532
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 52 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(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%
(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%
(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%
(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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