For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Highland Park are Findley Elementary School, Cattell Elementary School and Harding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Findley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3025 Oxford Street
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8407
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #22.
Cattell Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3101 E 12th St
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Des Moines, IA 50316
(515) 242-8403
Grades: K-5
| 367 students
Rank: #33.
Harding Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
203 E Euclid Ave
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Des Moines, IA 50313
(515) 242-8445
Grades: 6-8
| 676 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA include Findley Elementary School, Cattell Elementary School and Harding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Des Moines, IA public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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