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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Crossroads Park Elementary School
1050 50th St, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Public Elementary School K to 6th
Students
549
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Johnston Middle School
6501 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Middle School 8th to 9th
Students
1,120
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
88%
North Polk Central Elementary School
311 NE 141st Ave, Alleman, IA 50007
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
408
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
83%
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
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
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
18:1
ACT Overall Score
26
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
78%
Rock Creek Elementary
3800 NW Abilene Rd, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
741
Math Proficiency
82%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Southview Middle School
1020 SW Cherry St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Public Middle School 8th to 9th
Students
910
Math Proficiency
80%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
3.5
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
Four Mile Elementary School
670 SE 68th St, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
495
Math Proficiency
84%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
78%
Indian Hills Junior High School
9401 Indian Hills Dr, Clive, IA 50325
Public Middle School 7th to 8th
Students
678
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
84%
North Polk High School
13930 NE 6th St, Alleman, IA 50007
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
644
SAT Overall Score
1300
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
25
Beaver Creek Elementary School
8701 Lyndhurst Dr, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
547
Math Proficiency
83%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
85%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
80%
Southeast Elementary School
1005 SE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
521
Math Proficiency
78%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
76%
North Ridge Elementary School
400 NW 27th St, Grimes, IA 50111
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
425
Math Proficiency
92%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
92%
Northeast Elementary School
1705 NE Trilein Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
595
Math Proficiency
86%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
86%
Southeast Polk High School
7945 N East University Ave, Pleasant Hill, IA 50327
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
2,278
SAT Overall Score
1240
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
ACT Overall Score
24
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For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 144 school options including the highly-rated Valerius Elementary School (9/10 on GreatSchools) and Prairie Ridge Middle School (A on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 92% math proficiency and 92% 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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