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
Martensdale Elementary School
390 Burlington Ave, Martensdale, IA 50160
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
316
Math Proficiency
77%
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Reading Proficiency
77%
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%
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%
Van Meter Elementary School
520 1st Ave, Van Meter, IA 50261
Public Pre-K, Elementary School K to 5th
Students
571
Math Proficiency
88%
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Reading Proficiency
93%
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
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%
Oviatt Elementary School
1130 W North Ave, Norwalk, IA 50211
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 1st
Students
579
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Western Hills Elementary School
600 39th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 6th
Students
576
Math Proficiency
62%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
61%
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%
Mt Olive Lutheran School
5625 Franklin Ave, Des Moines, IA 50310
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 7th
Students
95
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg. Review Score
5
Sacred Heart School
1601 Grand Ave, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
591
Tuition
$6,730
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg. Review Score
4
St Theresa School
5810 Carpenter Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311
Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School Pre-K to 8th
Students
242
Tuition
$4,360
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg. Review Score
3.3
For families seeking quality education in West Des Moines, IA the area offers 13 school options serving Pre-K grade levels, including the highly-rated Martensdale Elementary School (10/10 on GreatSchools) and Bergman Academy (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 88% math proficiency and 93% reading proficiency. Learn more about what West Des Moines has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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