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 Score31%
ELA Assessment Score36%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)15 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)3 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 1,952 students at East High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Saydel High School
publichighGrade 9-12
5601 Ne 7Th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
4
Rating
Students
458
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
30%
East High School
publichighGrade 9-12
815 E 13Th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
4
Rating
Students
1,952
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
48%
Math Proficiency
31%
River Woods Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2929 Se 22Nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320
4
Rating
Students
493
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
41%
North High School
publichighGrade 9-12
501 Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3.8
Rating
Students
1,428
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
29%
Moulton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1541 8Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
3.7
Rating
Students
465
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
42%
Madison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
806 E Hoffman St, Des Moines, IA 50316
3.7
Rating
Students
285
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
Lovejoy Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
3.7
Rating
Students
394
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
37%
South Union Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
4201 South Union, Des Moines, IA 50315
3.6
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
33%
Capitol View Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
320 E. 16Th, Des Moines, IA 50316
3.6
Rating
Students
533
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
41%
Math Proficiency
30%
Weeks Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
901 East Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315
3.6
Rating
Students
688
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
33%
Goodrell Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
3300 E. 29Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50317
3.6
Rating
Students
511
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
40%
Math Proficiency
31%
Harding Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
203 E Euclid Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
3.4
Rating
Students
603
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
38%
Math Proficiency
30%
Hiatt Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
1430 E. University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
3.2
Rating
Students
488
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
31%
Oak Park
publicelementaryK-5
3928 6Th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
3.2
Rating
Students
288
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
King Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
3.2
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Monroe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
2250 30Th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
3.1
Rating
Students
341
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
30%
Stowe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
1411 E 33Rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
3
Rating
Students
297
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Edmunds Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
950 15Th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
3
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Carver Elementary
publicelementaryPK-5
705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
2.9
Rating
Students
436
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
29%
Ruby Van Meter
publichighK-12
710 28Th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
1
Rating
Students
109
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
10%
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.