Best Charles City Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,344 students in Charles City, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 167 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Charles City, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 90%).

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 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Charles City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).