For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 magnet public charter schools serving 257 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public charter school in Iowa is West Central Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa magnet public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public charter school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 67% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public charter school average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Best Magnet Public Charter Schools in Iowa (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Charter High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hamburg Charter High Schools
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
309 S Street
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Hamburg, IA 51640
(712) 382-2017
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 12
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public charter schools in Iowa?
The top ranked magnet public charter schools in Iowa include West Central Charter High School.
How many magnet public charter schools are located in Iowa?
4 magnet public charter schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa magnet public charter schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public charter schools average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
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