Iowa›Polk County›Des Moines
Best Schools in Des Moines, Iowa
Compare 66 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
66
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
32,298
Total Students
Across Des Moines
14.4:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
66 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score41%
ELA Assessment Score47%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,364 students at Lincoln High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Virtual Campus
publichighGrade 9-12
1800 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309
4.9
Rating
Students
380
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
39%
Hoover High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4800 Aurora Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.9
Rating
Students
898
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
42%
Callanan Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3010 Center Street, Des Moines, IA 50312
4.8
Rating
Students
553
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
45%
Moore Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3725 52Nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.7
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Howe Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
2900 Indianola, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.7
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Cattell Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3101 E 12Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
4.7
Rating
Students
314
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
42%
Hillis Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2401 56Th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.7
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
47%
Brody Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
4.6
Rating
Students
641
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
42%
Morris Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1401 Geil Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.5
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
45%
Math Proficiency
44%
Jackson Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
3825 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.5
Rating
Students
490
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
42%
Wright Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
5001 Sw 14Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.5
Rating
Students
265
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
47%
Mccombs Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
201 Sw County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
4.3
Rating
Students
670
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
38%
Lincoln High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2600 Sw 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.3
Rating
Students
2,364
Student-Teacher
25:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
36%
Studebaker Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
300 E County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50315
4.3
Rating
Students
561
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
43%
Garton Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
2820 E 24Th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
4.2
Rating
Students
535
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
45%
Hoyt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2700 E 42Nd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
4.1
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
51%
Math Proficiency
31%
Meredith Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4827 Madison Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
4.1
Rating
Students
662
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
36%
Brubaker Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2900 E 42Nd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
4.1
Rating
Students
622
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
43%
Math Proficiency
39%
Park Ave Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
3141 Sw 9Th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
4
Rating
Students
380
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
42%
Mckinley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1610 Se 6Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50315
4
Rating
Students
275
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
37%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Des Moines
Des Moines, Iowa is home to 66 schools serving over 32,298 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 Des Moines, Iowa?
There are 66 schools in Des Moines, serving 32,298 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Des Moines?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in 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 Des Moines?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Des Moines is 14.4:1.