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3 schools in Red Oak

Iowa · Public K-12

For families in Red Oak, public-school options total 3 K-12 schools, with combined enrollment near 932 (2 elementary and 1 high).

4-year change in Red Oak

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
932
-124 (-12%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
5,510
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
932
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Inman Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-06461
Red Oak Early Childhood CenterElementaryPK-PK51
Red Oak Junior/Senior High SchoolHigh07-12420

About Red Oak

Public education in Red Oak, Iowa runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 932 students. By footprint, Red Oak sits in the thinly populated bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city covers 2 elementary, and 1 high.

Per-school enrollment runs near 311, meaningfully below the state mean of about 376.

Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 12%: 1,056 students in SY 2020-21 versus 932 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Red Oak discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Red Oak, Iowa?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Red Oak, with a combined enrollment of about 932.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Red Oak?
Red Oak has 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Red Oak?
Inman Elementary School is the largest public school in Red Oak by enrollment, with approximately 461 students.
What school districts serve Red Oak?
Red Oak public schools are operated by Red Oak Comm School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Red Oak cover?
Public schools in Red Oak serve students from pre-K through grade 12.