For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 268 students in 50309, IA.
The top ranked public preschool in 50309, IA is Walnut Street School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 50309 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in 50309, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50309, IA Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walnut Street School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 268 students
50309, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Des Moines Public Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
620 8th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7911
Grades: 7-9
| 117 students
918 Se 11th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Grades: PK-K
| 15 students
1800 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7846
Grades: 6-12
| 118 students
Scavo Alternative High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1800 Grand Ave
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 242-7589
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1101 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 246-1800
Grades: PK-K
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 50309, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in 50309, IA include Walnut Street School.
How many public preschools are located in 50309, IA?
1 public preschools are located in 50309, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in 50309, IA?
50309, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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