Holy Trinity
2926 Beaver Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
410
Tuition
$4,800
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
4.6
Bergman Academy
100 45th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
309
Tuition
$15,850
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Avg. Review Score
4.8
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
90%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
91%
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
$7,000
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
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
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
Cowles Elementary School
6401 College Ave, Des Moines, IA 50324
Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
380
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Delaware Elementary School
4401 E 46th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
416
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
Four Mile Elementary School
670 SE 68th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
483
Math Proficiency
79%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
Oviatt Elementary School
1130 W North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 1st
Students
616
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Clay Elementary School
3200 1st Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
644
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Carlisle Elementary School
430 School St, Carlisle, IA 50047
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 3rd
Students
746
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Hillside Elementary School
713 8th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
586
Math Proficiency
63%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
65%
Moulton Elementary School
1541 8th St, Des Moines, IA 50314
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
420
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
32%
Cornell Elementary School
5817 NE 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
544
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Capitol View Elementary School
320 E 16th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
533
Math Proficiency
30%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
41%
Walnut Street School
901 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
268
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
McKinley Elementary School
1610 SE 6th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
285
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
River Woods Elementary School
2929 SE 22nd St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
518
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
Christ The King School
701 Wall Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
313
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Grand View Christian School
2905 NE 46th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Holy Family Catholic School
1265 E 9th St, Des Moines, IA 50316
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
211
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Mt Olive Lutheran School
5625 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 7th
Students
95
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg. Review Score
5
St Joseph Elementary School
2107 E 33rd St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
253
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
5
St Theresa School
5810 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
242
Tuition
$4,360
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
3.3
St. Anthony Elementary School
16 Columbus Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
376
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg. Review Score
5
For families seeking quality education in Des Moines, IA the area offers 25 school options serving Pre-K grade levels, including the highly-rated Henry A. Wallace Elementary School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Bergman Academy (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 90% math proficiency and 91% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Des Moines has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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