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Top 10 Best West Des Moines Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,983 students in West Des Moines, IA (there are , serving 3,140 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in West Des Moines, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in West Des Moines, IA are Brookview Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 West Des Moines, IA (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8000 E.p. True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5166
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1455 98th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-3363
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 775 students
Rank: #44.
Jordan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 646 students
Rank: #55.
Woodland Hills Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1120 South 95th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 987-5196
Grades: K-5
| 569 students
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Park Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 50th St
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5600
Grades: K-6
| 539 students
Rank: #77.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 545 students
Rank: #88.
Valley High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3650 Woodland Ave
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-4000
Grades: 10-12
| 2,111 students
Rank: #99.
Stilwell Junior High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 Vine St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6000
Grades: 7-8
| 644 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley Southwoods
(Math: 57% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
625 S 35th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-4500
Grades: 9
| 744 students
Rank: #1111.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 581 students
Rank: #1212.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 560 students
Rank: #1313.
Walnut Creek Campus
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1020 8th Street
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6480
Grades: 9-12
| 165 students
Rank: n/an/a
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Grades: PK
| 23 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in West Des Moines, Iowa

West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Grades: PK-3
| 180 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in West Des Moines, IA include Brookview Elementary School, Maple Grove Elementary School and Westridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in West Des Moines?
14 public schools are located in West Des Moines.
What percentage of students in West Des Moines go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in West Des Moines are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines?
West Des Moines public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in West Des Moines are often viewed compared to one another?

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