For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,449 students in 50616, IA (there are , serving 167 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 50616, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50616, IA are Charles City Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Charles City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 50616 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50616, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50616, IA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles City Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 1st Ave.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6530
Gr: 5-8 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 5th Ave
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6560
Gr: 2-4 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Charles City High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Comet Dr
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6510
Gr: 9-12 | 522 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
1406 N Grand
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6570
Gr: PK-1 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
50616, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Carrie Lane High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
502 North Jackson St.
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 426-5975
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
801 9th St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 257-6550
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50616, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50616, IA include Charles City Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School and Charles City High School.
How many public schools are located in 50616?
4 public schools are located in 50616.
What percentage of students in 50616 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 50616 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50616?
50616 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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