Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

Best Magnolia Park Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 446 students in the neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA.

The top-ranked public school in Magnolia Park is South Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

The neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA public school have an score of 36% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 34% (versus the 70% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

South Union Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
:

Bottom 50%

4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409

Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines, IA include South Union Elementary School.

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

1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines.

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

the neighborhood of Magnolia Park, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).