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Top 5 Best 50023 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,000 students in 50023, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50023, IA are Prairie Trail Elementary School, Ashland Ridge Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50023 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50023, IA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50023, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Trail Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1850 Sw College Ave
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Nw Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2910 Sw Applewood St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9710
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Grades: 6-7
| 875 students
Rank: #55.
Prairie Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Grades: 6-7
| 1,008 students
Rank: #66.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 Nw Abilene Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Grades: K-5
| 733 students
Rank: #77.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2920 Nw 9th St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #88.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
301 Sw Prairie Trail Pky
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Grades: K-5
| 346 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50023, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50023, IA include Prairie Trail Elementary School, Ashland Ridge Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50023?
9 public elementary schools are located in 50023.
What is the racial composition of students in 50023?
50023 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

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