For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 charter public preschools serving 267 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public preschool 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 charter public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Preschools in Iowa (2026-27)
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 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Charter School
4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public preschools in Iowa?
The top-ranked charter public preschools in Iowa include Charter Oak-ute Elementary School.
How many charter public preschools are located in Iowa?
2 charter public preschools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa charter public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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