For the 2023-24 school year, there are 2 charter public schools serving 149 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top ranked charter public schools in Iowa are West Central Charter High School and St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa charter public schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Iowa Charter Public Schools (2023-24)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Charter High School
Charter School
Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: n/an/a
St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School
Charter School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8065
Grades: 12
| 63 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked charter public schools in Iowa?
The top ranked charter public schools in Iowa include West Central Charter High School and St Lake/ia Cntrl/buena Vista Early College High School.
How many charter public schools are located in Iowa?
2 charter public schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa charter public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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