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
4.6
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
Northview Middle School
1302 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Middle School 8th to 9th
Students
1,004
Math Proficiency
76%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
North Polk Middle School
315 NE 141st Ave, Alleman, IA 50007
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
493
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
89%
Parkview Middle School
105 NW Pleasant St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
865
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
86%
Southview Middle School
1020 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Middle School 8th to 9th
Students
910
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
87%
Ankeny Christian Academy
1604 W 1st St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
330
Tuition
$6,840
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Avg. Review Score
3.7
Des Moines Christian Schools
13007 Douglas Pky, Urbandale, IA 50323
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle, High School Pre-K to 12th
Students
1,096
Tuition
$10,600
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Avg. Review Score
4
Indian Hills Junior High School
9401 Indian Hills Dr, Clive, IA 50325
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
678
Math Proficiency
68%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
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
Johnston Middle School
6501 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Middle School 8th to 9th
Students
1,120
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Summit Middle School
9500 Windsor Pky, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
1,135
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
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%
Prairie Ridge Middle School
1010 NW Prairie Ridge Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Middle School 6th to 7th
Students
1,028
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
84%
Stilwell Junior High School
1601 Vine St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
671
Math Proficiency
64%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
Bondurant - Farrar Middle School
300 Garfield St, Bondurant, IA 50035
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
619
Math Proficiency
70%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Southeast Polk Spring Creek- 6th Grade
8031 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Elementary, Middle School 6th
Students
569
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
69%
Urbandale Middle School
7701 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
869
Math Proficiency
64%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
74%
Valley Southwoods Freshman High School
625 S 35th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Middle, High School 9th
Students
766
Math Proficiency
57%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Southeast Polk Junior High School
8325 NE University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
1,106
Math Proficiency
73%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
651
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Mccombs Middle School
201 County Line Rd, Des Moines, IA 50320
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
684
Math Proficiency
38%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Woodside Middle School
5810 NE 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public Middle School 5th to 8th
Students
376
Math Proficiency
46%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
53%
Brody Middle School
2501 Park Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
598
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Reading Proficiency
49%
Callanan Middle School
3010 Center St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
534
Math Proficiency
45%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
51%
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For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 47 school options serving Middle School grade levels, including the highly-rated Northview Middle School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Bergman Academy (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 83% math proficiency and 89% reading proficiency. Polk County has 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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