Best Public Preschools in 50312 (Des Moines, IA) (2025-26)

Best 50312 Iowa Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 307 students in 50312, IA.

The top-ranked public preschool in 50312, IA is Greenwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public preschool in zipcode 50312 have an score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and score of 67% (versus the 69% statewide average). Pre schools in 50312, IA have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50312, IA Public Preschools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Greenwood Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
:

Bottom 50%

316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410

Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 50312 Iowa

50312, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bridges (Closed 2006)

Alternative School

1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552

Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%

Hubbell Elementary At Samuelson (Closed 2023)

800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414

Gr: K-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Ruby Van Meter School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

710 28th St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8220

Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Smouse Opportunity School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

2820 Center St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8210

Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in 50312, IA?

The top-ranked public preschools in 50312, IA include Greenwood Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in 50312?

1 public preschools are located in 50312.

What is the racial composition of students in 50312?

50312 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).