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Best Public Elementary Schools in Charles City, IA (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Charles City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 872 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 average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Charles City, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Gr: 2-4 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Washington Elementary School
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Gr: PK-1 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).

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