For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,703 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Downtown Des Moines are Downtown School, Walnut Street School and Edmunds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 69% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-5848
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 284-5848
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
901 Walnut St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-8438
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #33.
Edmunds Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
950 15th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 243-1174
Des Moines, IA 50314
(515) 243-1174
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines, IA include Downtown School, Walnut Street School and Edmunds Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines?
4 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Downtown Des Moines, Des Moines public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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