For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 171 students in Crawford County, IA.
The top ranked public charter schools in Crawford County, IA are Charter Oak-ute Elementary School and Charter Oak-ute Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, IA public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public charter school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 63% statewide average). Charter schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public charter school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Charter Schools in Crawford County (2025)
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 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Charter Oak-ute Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Charter Oak-ute High School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Denison Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Highway 30 E
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Denison, IA 51442
(712) 265-2349
Gr: 9-12
755 Main St
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Manilla, IA 51454
(712) 654-9385
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
509 1st Ave
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Vail, IA 51465
(712) 677-2236
Gr: PK-2 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Crawford County, IA?
The top ranked public charter schools in Crawford County, IA include Charter Oak-ute Elementary School and Charter Oak-ute Junior High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Crawford County?
2 public charter schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public charter schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public charter schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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