For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 167 students in Charles City, IA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,344 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Charles City, IA are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
100% of private schools in Charles City, IA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Private Schools in Charles City, IA (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1203 Clark St
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 228-1225
Charles City, IA 50616
(641) 228-1225
Gr: K-6 | 167 students
Overview
This Town (Charles City)
This State (IA)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
167 Students
52,698 Students
% Average Students of Color
17%
16%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
10 Teachers
4,274 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.48
# American Indian Students
n/a
116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
1,075 Students
% Asian Students
7%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
3,392 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
7 Students
1,537 Students
% Black Students
4%
3%
# White Students
130 Students
36,965 Students
% White Students
78%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
98 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
11 Students
9,624 Students
% of Others Students
7%
18%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Charles City, IA?
1 private schools are located in Charles City, IA.
What percentage of students in Charles City go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Charles City are educated in private schools (compared to the IA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Charles City?
100% of private schools in Charles City are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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