Ad
GreatSchools: The Parents' Guide to K-12 Success

Des Moines Schools

Nearby Cities

GreatSchools Rating: 2 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Des Moines's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Top-Rated Des Moines Public Schools

 
Top-Rated Public SchoolsGreatSchools
Rating
Hanawalt Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Jefferson Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Greenwood Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Pleasant Hill Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 7 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Phillips Elementary SchoolGreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

All Des Moines Schools

Des Moines School Districts

What's it like to live in Des Moines?

Des MoinesIowaU.S.
Median household income $44,549 $47,329 $49,199
Cost of living (% of national avg)81% 80% 100%
Unemployment 3% 3% 4%
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: 194,900

Recent Parent Reviews

Mount Olive Lutheran School

3 out of 5 stars
5 days ago

Both of my children went to Mt. Olive. The teachers are experienced and great. The only...

Hillis Elementary School

43 days ago

This school has just integrated half the students that went to Moore, which was wrongly...

Weeks Middle School

4 out of 5 stars
76 days ago

My son transitioned to Weeks after the Downtown School in Des Moines. We are pleased w...

Rate your School
AD
magnifying glass


Magnifying glass

Compare cities near:

Moving? View our tips to help your child with the transitionMoving?
Choosing a school? Check out our school choice tipsChoosing a school?

Des Moines schools - Des Moines public schools - Des Moines school ratings - Best Des Moines schools

tracker