Best Public Preschools in 50309 (Des Moines, IA) (2026)

Best 50309 Iowa Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 244 students in 50309, IA.

The top-ranked public preschool in 50309, IA is Walnut Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschool in zipcode 50309 have an score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 57% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50309, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50309, IA Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Walnut Street School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
:

Bottom 50%

901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438

Gr: PK-5 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50309 Iowa

50309, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Des Moines Central Campus High School (Closed 2023)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students

Des Moines Central Middle School (Closed 2009)

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-8

Des Moines Public Charter School (Closed 2013)

Charter School

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911

Gr: 7-9 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Dunlap Exemplary Preschool (Closed 2007)

918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Gateway Secondary School (Closed 2015)

1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846

Gr: 6-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Pace (Closed 2007)

620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 697-5737

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Scavo Alternative High School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589

Gr: 9-12

Zach Hamlett Preschool (Closed 2007)

1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800

Gr: PK-K | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 50309, IA?

The top-ranked public preschools in 50309, IA include Walnut Street School.

How many public preschools are located in 50309?

1 public preschools are located in 50309.

What is the racial composition of students in 50309?

50309 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).