For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 79 students in Polk County, IA.
Polk County, IA public charter schools have a diversity score of 0.72, which is more than the Iowa public charter school average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public charter school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Charter School
4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Gr: PK-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public charter schools are located in Polk County, IA?
1 public charter schools are located in Polk County, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public charter schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public charter schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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