These are some of the top-rated public schools in Des Moines based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Des Moines Independent Community School District
30,739 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 63 schools -
West Des Moines Community School District
9,225 students | WEST DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 14 schools -
Southeast Polk Community School District
7,397 students | ALTOONA, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 11 schools -
Saydel Community School District
1,337 students | DES MOINES, IA
Grades PK, K-12 | 3 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Des Moines
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Current student
January 21, 2025
This school does not enforce bullying rules, there are students that get bullied while teachers walk by, there are some good teachers that care about how students are feeling except for when they are... More
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Merrill Middle School
Parent / Guardian
December 05, 2024
It is the worst thing ever never do it ever again gotta be the worst of all time. It says it says it is the best of all time, but it really isn’t.
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Goodrell Middle School
Parent / Guardian
September 13, 2024
teachers will blame you and accuse you of something you didnt do even if you show them that u didnt do it.
Review for
Meredith Middle School
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