For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 50 students in 50588, IA.
Public charter schools in zipcode 50588 have a diversity score of 0.58, which is more than the Iowa public charter school average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public charter school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 50588, IA Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 90%
50588, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 E 7th
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8072
Gr: 2-4 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
310 Cayuga
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8069
Gr: PK-4 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Storm Lake Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
621 Tornado Dr
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 749-5180
Gr: 9-12
1001 W 6th St
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Storm Lake, IA 50588
(712) 732-8074
Gr: K-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in 50588, IA?
1 public charter schools are located in 50588, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in 50588?
50588 public charter schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public charter schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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