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%
Echo Hill Elementary School
400 Echo Hill Rd, Marion, IA 52302
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
536
Math Proficiency
94%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
92%
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%
Heritage Elementary School
301 SW Prairie Trail Pky, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
551
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
79%
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
North Polk West Elementary School
1400 W Broadway St, Polk City, IA 50226
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 4th
Students
416
Math Proficiency
87%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Pleasant Valley High School
604 Belmont Rd, Riverdale, IA 52722
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,731
SAT Overall Score
1360
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
28
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
1,028
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
Regina Catholic Education Center
2150 Rochester Ave, Iowa City, IA 52245
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
891
Tuition
$5,690
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
4.1
Shuler Elementary School
16400 Douglas Pky, Clive, IA 50325
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
707
Math Proficiency
91%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
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%
Sunnyside Elementary School
2700 S Maple St, Sioux City, IA 51106
Public Elementary School 3rd to 5th
Students
244
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
89%
Van Meter Middle School
520 1st Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
252
Math Proficiency
92%
Student Teacher Ratio
32:1
Reading Proficiency
94%
Waukee Elementary School
850 6th St, Waukee, IA 50263
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
766
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
84%
Waukee Middle School
905 S Warrior Ln, Waukee, IA 50263
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
1,021
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
90%
Xavier High School
6300 42nd St, Cedar Rapids, IA 52411
Private High School 9th to 12th
Students
600
Tuition
$6,165
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Avg. Review Score
3.9
Carver Elementary School
2007 Radford Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
499
Math Proficiency
84%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Clear Creek Elementary School
901 S 14th St, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
685
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
1400 Vine St, Dallas Center, IA 50063
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
563
Math Proficiency
84%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
Lawton Junior/Senior High School
100 Tara Way, Lawton, IA 51030
Public High School 7th to 12th
Students
339
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
24
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%
Waukon High School
1061 3rd Ave, Waukon, IA 52172
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
392
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
West Delaware High School
605 New St, Manchester, IA 52057
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
436
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
ACT Overall Score
24
Western Dubuque High School
302 5th Ave, Epworth, IA 52045
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
927
SAT Overall Score
1250
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Altoona Elementary School
301 6th St, Altoona, IA 50009
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
417
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
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For families seeking quality education in Iowa, the area offers 1,621 school options including the highly-rated Cowles Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Echo Hill Elementary School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 94% math proficiency and 94% reading proficiency. Iowa offers a variety of education options, ensuring families and homebuyers can find the right fit when choosing their new city or neighborhood.
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