Lakewood Elementary School
9210 Happy Hollow Dr, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
515
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
Lawson Elementary School
5450 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
603
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Carlisle High School
430 School St, Carlisle, IA 50047
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
713
SAT Overall Score
1000
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Central Campus - Main
1800 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309
Public High School K to 6th
Students
240
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Hillside Elementary School
713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
586
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Southeast Polk Spring Creek- 6th Grade
8031 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Elementary, Middle School 6th
Students
569
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
79%
Norwalk Middle School
200 Cherry St, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
801
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Carlisle Elementary School
430 School St, Carlisle, IA 50047
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd
Students
746
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Timber Ridge Elementary School
7370 NW 54th Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
667
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Cornell Elementary School
5817 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
555
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Oviatt Elementary School
713 School Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 1st
Students
548
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Stilwell Junior High School
1601 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
671
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Middle, High School 9th
Students
766
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Clay Elementary School
3200 1st Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
644
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Delaware Elementary School
4401 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
416
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
81%
Greenwood Elementary School
316 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
293
Math Proficiency
69%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
68%
Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
657
Math Proficiency
74%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Southeast Polk Junior High School
8325 NE University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
1,106
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Valley High School
3650 Woodland Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
2,048
SAT Overall Score
1320
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Hanawalt Elementary School
225 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
354
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
60%
Urbandale Middle School
7701 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
892
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Carlisle Middle School
325 Scotch Ridge Rd, Carlisle, IA 50047
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
564
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Jefferson Elementary School
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
312
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Morris Elementary School
1401 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
519
Math Proficiency
51%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
Willard Elementary School
2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
247
Math Proficiency
65%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
55%
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For families seeking quality education in Des Moines, IA the area offers 105 school options including the highly-rated Carlisle High School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Timber Ridge Elementary School (A- on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 85% math proficiency and 83% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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