For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,516 students in Charles City, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 167 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Charles City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Charles City, IA are Charles City Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Charles City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles City, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Charles City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Charles City, IA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Grades: 5-8
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Grades: 3-4
| 184 students
Rank: #33.
Charles City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Grades: PK-2
| 375 students
Charles City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Grades: 11-12
| 21 students
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Grades: K-5
| 140 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charles City, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Charles City, IA include Charles City Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Charles City High School.
How many public schools are located in Charles City?
4 public schools are located in Charles City.
What percentage of students in Charles City go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Charles City are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City?
Charles City public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Charles City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Charles City include: Charles City Middle School vs. Charles City High School
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