For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,160 students in West Des Moines, IA.
The top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA are Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Des Moines, IA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public pre school average of 67%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 63% statewide average). Pre schools in West Des Moines have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschool average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in West Des Moines, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westridge Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5500 E P True Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
(515) 633-5400
Grades: PK-6
| 753 students
Rank: #22.
Jordan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4105 Fuller Rd
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5200
Grades: PK-6
| 657 students
Rank: #33.
Fairmeadows Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 23rd St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6500
Grades: PK-6
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Western Hills Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 39th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5900
Grades: PK-6
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Hillside Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6200
Grades: PK-6
| 586 students
Rank: n/an/a
3350 Mills Civic Parkway
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-5071
Grades: PK
| 25 students
West Des Moines, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 8th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6300
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
415 7th St
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
West Des Moines, IA 50265
(515) 633-6600
Grades: PK-3
| 180 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA?
The top ranked public preschools in West Des Moines, IA include Westridge Elementary School, Jordan Creek Elementary School and Fairmeadows Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in West Des Moines, IA?
6 public preschools are located in West Des Moines, IA.
What is the racial composition of students in West Des Moines, IA?
West Des Moines, IA public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public preschools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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