Beaver Creek Elementary School
8701 Lyndhurst Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
547
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
79%
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%
North Polk Central Elementary School
311 NE 141st Ave, Alleman, IA 50007
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
379
Math Proficiency
84%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
Runnells Elementary School
6575 SE 116th St, Runnells, IA 50237
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
276
Math Proficiency
87%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
Westridge Elementary School
5500 EP True Pky, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
708
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Ankeny High School
1155 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public High School 10th to 12th
Students
1,330
SAT Overall Score
1220
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
26
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
2600 NW Ash Dr, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
736
Math Proficiency
89%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
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%
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%
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
3.6
Centennial Elementary School
910 7th Ave, Altoona, IA 50009
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
415
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
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%
North Polk High School
13930 NE 6th St, Alleman, IA 50007
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
647
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
25
South Prairie Elementary School
500 S James St, Grimes, IA 50111
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
406
Math Proficiency
72%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
82%
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%
Southeast Elementary School
1005 SE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
521
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
73%
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%
Crocker Elementary School
2910 SW Applewood St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
491
Math Proficiency
88%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
Northeast Elementary School
1705 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
631
Math Proficiency
91%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
89%
Rock Creek Elementary
3800 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
741
Math Proficiency
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
79%
Westwood Elementary School
2920 NW 9th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
660
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
81%
Fairmeadows Elementary School
807 23rd St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
563
Math Proficiency
75%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Anderson Elementary School
400 Garfield St, Bondurant, IA 50035
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
571
Math Proficiency
66%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
71%
Karen Acres Elementary School
3500 74th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
279
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
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For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 142 school options including the highly-rated Beaver Creek Elementary School (8/10 on GreatSchools) and Ankeny High School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 91% 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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