Holy Trinity
2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
410
Tuition
$5,100
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
4.4
Roosevelt High School
4419 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,064
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
31:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Hubbell Elementary
800 42nd St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
415
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
70%
Phillips Elementary
1701 Lay St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
263
Math Proficiency
56%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
Perkins Elementary School
4301 College, Des Moines, IA 50311
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
386
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Samuelson Elementary School
3929 Bel Aire Rd, Des Moines, IA 50310
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
418
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Monroe Elementary School
3015 Francis Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
433
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
39%
Moore Elementary School
3725 52nd St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
308
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
58%
Bergman Academy
100 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
309
Tuition
$16,950
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg. Review Score
4.8
Dowling Catholic High School
1400 Buffalo Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,391
Tuition
$9,132
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
Johnston Senior High School
6500 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA 50131
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
1,792
SAT Overall Score
1360
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Cowles Elementary School
6401 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
380
Math Proficiency
84%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
Henry A. Wallace Elementary School
6207 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
867
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
86%
Joshua Christian Academy-Main Campus
1740 Garfield Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
114
Tuition
$11,000
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Summit Middle School
9500 Windsor Pky, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
1,118
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
Valerius Elementary School
3305 92nd St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
598
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
84%
Johnston Middle School
6501 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Middle School 8th to 9th
Students
1,120
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
Hartford Upper Elementary School
500 N Vine St, Hartford, IA 50118
Public Elementary School 4th to 5th
Students
305
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
81%
Four Mile Elementary School
670 SE 68th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
495
Math Proficiency
84%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Orchard Hills Elementary School
1130 W North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public Elementary School 2nd to 3rd
Students
558
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
Jordan Creek Elementary School
4105 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
657
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Norwalk Senior High School
1201 North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,015
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Southeast Polk High School
7945 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,278
SAT Overall Score
1240
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Urbandale High School
7111 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,301
SAT Overall Score
1270
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Indianola High School
1304 E 1st Ave, Indianola, IA 50125
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,105
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Showing Results 1 - 25, Page 1 of 5
For families seeking quality education in Des Moines, IA the area offers 105 school options including the highly-rated Cowles Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Bergman Academy (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 85% math proficiency and 88% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
Copyright © 2026 CoStar Group
