For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,117 students in 50313, IA.
The top ranked public schools in 50313, IA are Cornell Elementary School, Findley Elementary School and Woodside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50313 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50313, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50313, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5817 Ne 3rd St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 244-8173
Grades: PK-4
| 560 students
Rank: #22.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Oxford Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Woodside Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5810 Ne 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 265-3451
Grades: 5-8
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
Saydel High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5601 Ne 7th St
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 262-9325
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 262-9325
Grades: 9-12
| 440 students
Rank: #55.
North High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 Holcomb Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,514 students
Rank: #66.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Grades: 6-8
| 634 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Park
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3928 6th Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8428
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8428
Grades: K-5
| 309 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50313, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50313, IA include Cornell Elementary School, Findley Elementary School and Woodside Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 50313?
8 public schools are located in 50313.
What is the racial composition of students in 50313?
50313 public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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