For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 927 students in Charles City, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charles City, IA are Charles City Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charles City, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Charles City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Charles City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle 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
| 378 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary 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: 2-4
| 299 students
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Grades: PK-1
| 250 students
Charles City, Iowa 51爆料s (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 elementary schools in Charles City, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Charles City, IA include Charles City Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Charles City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Charles City.
What is the racial composition of students in Charles City?
Charles City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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