Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

Best Capitol Park Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,756 students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top ranked public schools in Capitol Park are East High School, Madison Elementary School and Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA public schools have an score of 37% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 45% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

East High School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
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815 E 13th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-7788

Gr: 9-12 | 2,014 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Rank: #22.

Madison Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
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806 E Hoffman St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8420

Gr: K-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Rank: #33.

Carver Elementary School

(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
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705 E University Ave
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8418

Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines, IA include East High School, Madison Elementary School and Carver Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?

3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines?

the neighborhood of Capitol Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).