For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,248 students in Chariton, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Chariton, IA are Chariton Middle School, Chariton High School and Van Allen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Chariton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 九游体育s in Chariton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chariton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Chariton High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Rank: #33.
Van Allen Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1129 Ashland
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5047
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
1215 Linden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4712
Grades: K-2
| 309 students
Chariton, Iowa 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Chariton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Chariton, IA include Chariton Middle School, Chariton High School and Van Allen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Chariton?
4 public schools are located in Chariton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton?
Chariton public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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