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Top-Rated Des Moines Public Schools

 
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Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Jefferson Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Cowles Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Greenwood Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Clive Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

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Recent Parent Reviews

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars

I posted the message on April 8th, saying my son would be switching to the SEP district...

Posted 32 days ago

Pleasant Hill Elementary School

5 out of 5 stars

I would also love to stay at pleasant hill as it has been such a positive experience, b...

Posted 32 days ago

McCombs Middle School

McCombs used to be an awesome school Fond memories, fair practices and in control. In...

Posted 33 days ago

What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $44,549 $47,329 $49,199
Median home price $135,810 $142,506 $248,670
Cost of living (% of national avg)82% 82% 100%
Unemployment 4% 4% 5%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)623
Days per year with some sun: 204
Days per year with some precipitation: 100		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 196,998
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