For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,578 students in 50616, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 210 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 50616, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 50616, IA are Lincoln Elementary School, Charles City High School and Charles City MiddleSchool. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50616 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in 50616, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50616, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: 3-4
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Charles City High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Grades: 9-12
| 530 students
Rank: #33.
Charles City MiddleSchool
(Math: 51% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Grades: 5-8
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Grades: PK-2
| 399 students
50616, 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 50616, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50616, IA include Lincoln Elementary School, Charles City High School and Charles City MiddleSchool.
How many public schools are located in 50616, IA?
4 public schools are located in 50616, IA.
What percentage of students in 50616, IA go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 50616, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50616, IA?
50616, IA public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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