For the 2026 school year, there are 2 charter public middle schools serving 306 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public middle school in Iowa is Charter Oak-ute Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa charter public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Middle Schools in Iowa (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Choice Charter School
Charter School
607 Center Street
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Union, IA 50258
(515) 850-2545
Gr: 7-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked charter public middle schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked charter public middle schools in Iowa include Charter Oak-ute Junior High School.
How many charter public middle schools are located in Iowa?
2 charter public middle schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa charter public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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