For the 2026 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 90%).
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.
Public 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 Public Schools (2026)
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 Public 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 90%).
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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