For the 2026 school year, there are 3 charter public elementary schools serving 316 students in Iowa.
Learn more about how charter schools work. The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Iowa 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.
Iowa charter 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 61% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2026)
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: #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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 elementary schools in Iowa?
The top-ranked charter public elementary schools in Iowa include Charter Oak-ute Elementary School and Charter Oak-ute Junior High School.
How many charter public elementary schools are located in Iowa?
3 charter public elementary schools are located in Iowa.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa?
Iowa charter public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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