For the 2026 school year, there is 1 blue ribbon public charter school serving 110 students in Iowa.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter school in Iowa is Charter Oak-ute Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa blue ribbon public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 63% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Charter Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charter Oak-ute Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public charter schools in Iowa include Charter Oak-ute Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Iowa?
1 blue ribbon public charter schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa blue ribbon public charter schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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