For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 354 students in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Westwood is Hanawalt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hanawalt Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 56th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8411
Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 242-8411
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines, IA include Hanawalt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Westwood, Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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