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
15:1
Reading Proficiency
75%
Carver Elementary School
705 E University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
438
Math Proficiency
29%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
29%
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%
Horizon Elementary School
5905 NW 100th St, Johnston, IA 50131
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
647
Math Proficiency
71%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Wright Elementary School
5001 SW 14th St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
270
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
42%
Greenwood Elementary School
316 37th St, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
272
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
Merrill Middle School
5301 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
634
Math Proficiency
60%
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Reading Proficiency
72%
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 Prairie Ave, Urbandale, IA 50322
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
328
Windsor Elementary School
5912 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
296
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
67%
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%
Hillis Elementary School
2401 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50310
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
292
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Howe Elementary School
2900 Indianola Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
306
Math Proficiency
47%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Morris Elementary School
1401 Geil Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
444
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
45%
Pleasant Hill Elementary School
4801 E Oakwood Dr, Des Moines, IA 50327
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
215
Math Proficiency
52%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
Willard Elementary School
2941 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
286
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
57%
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%
Jefferson Elementary School
2425 Watrous Ave, Des Moines, IA 50321
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
338
Math Proficiency
67%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
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%
Crestview Elementary School
8355 N Franklin Ave, Clive, IA 50325
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
577
Math Proficiency
50%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
52%
King Elementary School
1849 Forest Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
267
Math Proficiency
27%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Lovejoy Elementary School
801 E Kenyon Ave, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
365
Math Proficiency
37%
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
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
15:1
Reading Proficiency
47%
Saydel High School
5601 NE 7th St, Des Moines, IA 50313
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
451
SAT Overall Score
1210
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
ACT Overall Score
24
South Union Elementary School
4201 S Union St, Des Moines, IA 50315
Public Elementary School K to 5th
Students
446
Math Proficiency
33%
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
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%
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For families seeking quality education in Polk County, IA, the area offers 142 school options. Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 71% math proficiency and 75% 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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