Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2025-26)

Best Iowa Charter Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 charter public elementary schools serving 250 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 score of 68% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and score of 61% (versus the 69% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Charter Public Elementary Schools in Iowa (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Charter Oak-ute Elementary School

Charter School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-59%)
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321 Main
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325

Gr: PK-5 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #22.

Charter Oak-ute Junior High School

Charter School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
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321 Main St
Charter Oak, IA 51439
(712) 678-3325

Gr: 6-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: n/an/a

Horizon Science Academy Des Moines

Charter School

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4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937

Gr: K-3 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).