Public schools in Red Oak, IA
6 open public schools with an address in Red Oak, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
932
3 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.4:1
Iowa median 13.7:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Red Oak public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Red Oak, IA: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 3 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 932 students, an average of 311 per school. The largest campus is Inman Elementary School (461 students).
Every listed school belongs to Red Oak Comm School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 51% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Red Oak
Elementary schools in Red Oak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inman Elementary School Red Oak Comm School District | KG–06 | 461 | 13.4:1 | |
| Iowa Virtual School K-5 Red Oak Comm School District | KG–05 | — | — |
Middle schools in Red Oak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Virtual School 6-8 Red Oak Comm School District | 06–08 | — | — |
High schools in Red Oak
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa Virtual School 9 - 12 Red Oak Comm School District | 09–12 | — | — | |
| Red Oak Junior/Senior High School Red Oak Comm School District | 07–12 | 420 | 13.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Red Oak
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak Early Childhood Center Red Oak Comm School District | PK–PK | 51 | 12.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White86.4%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 3 Red Oak schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (932 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Red Oak
How many public schools are in Red Oak, IA?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Red Oak: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 932 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Red Oak?
All listed public schools with an address in Red Oak belong to Red Oak Comm School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Red Oak?
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Red Oak, with 420 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Red Oak?
No school with an address in Red Oak is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Iowa.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Red Oak schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Red Oak public schools is 13.4:1, similar to the Iowa school median of 13.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Red Oak guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Iowa cities