Best Charles City Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Charles City Middle School

(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
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1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530

Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #22.

Lincoln Elementary School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
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600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560

Gr: 2-4 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

Rank: n/an/a

Washington Elementary School

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1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570

Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Charles City, Iowa

Charles City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)

Alternative School

502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975

Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2006)

801 9th St
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 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).