Iowa›Dallas County›West Des Moines
Best Schools in West Des Moines, Iowa
Compare 13 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
13
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,986
Total Students
Across West Des Moines
14:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
13 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score68%
ELA Assessment Score71%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)5 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓15% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,178 students at Valley High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 10:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Brookview Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
8000 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
8.4
Rating
Students
592
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
81%
Math Proficiency
86%
Maple Grove Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1455 98Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
8.2
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
83%
Math Proficiency
81%
Westridge Elementary
publicmiddlePK-6
5500 E P True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
7.9
Rating
Students
744
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
83%
Woodland Hills Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1120 South 95Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50266
7.7
Rating
Students
578
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
78%
Jordan Creek Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
4105 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
7.7
Rating
Students
652
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
76%
Math Proficiency
78%
Crossroads Park Elementary School
publicmiddleK-6
1050 50Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
7.6
Rating
Students
530
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
78%
Fairmeadows Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
807 23Rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
7.3
Rating
Students
542
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
75%
Valley High School
publichighGrade 10-12
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
7.1
Rating
Students
2,178
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
66%
Stilwell Junior High School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
1601 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
6.9
Rating
Students
645
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
64%
Valley Southwoods
publichighGrade 9-9
625 S 35Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
6.6
Rating
Students
678
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
57%
Hillside Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
713 8Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
6.4
Rating
Students
548
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
65%
Math Proficiency
63%
Western Hills Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
600 39Th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
6.2
Rating
Students
570
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
62%
Walnut Creek Campus
publichighGrade 9-12
1020 8Th Street, West Des Moines, IA 50265
2.5
Rating
Students
152
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
12%
Detailed Overview of Schools in West Des Moines
West Des Moines, Iowa is home to 13 schools serving over 8,986 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Des Moines, Iowa?
There are 13 schools in West Des Moines, serving 8,986 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in West Des Moines?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in West Des Moines include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in West Des Moines?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in West Des Moines is 14:1.