For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 872 students in 50616, IA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50616, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50616 have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50616, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50616, IA Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Gr: 2-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
50616, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 50616, IA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 50616, IA include Charles City Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50616?
3 public elementary schools are located in 50616.
What is the racial composition of students in 50616?
50616 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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