For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 73%), and reading proficiency 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
316 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8410
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
50312, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1800 Grand
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-7552
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 32%
800 42nd St
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8414
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
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
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).
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