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Best 50023 Iowa Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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, Crocker Elementary School and Ashland Ridge 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 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2910 Sw Applewood St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9710
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 Nw Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Gr: K-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Gr: 6-7 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Prairie Ridge Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Gr: 6-7 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3800 Nw Abilene Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2920 Nw 9th St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Sw Prairie Trail Pky
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

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, Crocker Elementary School and Ashland Ridge 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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