For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,082 students in 50310, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50310, IA are Samuelson Elementary School, Moore Elementary School and Hillis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 50310 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in 50310, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50310, IA Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Samuelson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3929 Bel-aire Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8441
Grades: K-5
| 384 students
Rank: #22.
Moore Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3725 52nd St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8426
Grades: K-5
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Hillis Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2401 56th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8412
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Meredith Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4827 Madison Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7250
Grades: 6-8
| 653 students
Rank: #55.
Monroe Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 30th St
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8425
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-8425
Grades: K-5
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
Horizon Science Academy Des Moines
Charter School
4801 Franklin Ave 2nd
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 335-1937
Grades: K-3
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 50310, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 50310, IA include Samuelson Elementary School, Moore Elementary School and Hillis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 50310?
6 public elementary schools are located in 50310.
What is the racial composition of students in 50310?
50310 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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