For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 11,069 students in 50023, IA (there are 4 private schools, serving 845 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 50023, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 50023, IA are Prairie Trail Elementary School, Ashland Ridge Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50023 have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50023, IA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50023, IA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prairie Trail Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1850 Sw College Ave
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9605
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #22.
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Nw Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Grades: K-5
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
Crocker Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2910 Sw Applewood St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9710
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9710
Grades: K-5
| 514 students
Rank: #44.
Southview Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1020 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9635
Grades: 8-9
| 881 students
Rank: #55.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Grades: 6-7
| 875 students
Rank: #66.
Ankeny High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1155 Sw Cherry St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9630
Grades: 10-12
| 1,346 students
Rank: #77.
Prairie Ridge Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1010 Nw Prairie Ridge Dr
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9705
Grades: 6-7
| 1,008 students
Rank: #88.
Northview Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1302 N Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9700
Grades: 8-9
| 1,021 students
Rank: #99.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Nw Abilene Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Grades: K-5
| 733 students
Rank: #1010.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2920 Nw 9th St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Grades: K-5
| 615 students
Rank: #1111.
Ankeny Centennial High School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2220 Nw State St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9610
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9610
Grades: 10-12
| 1,466 students
Rank: #1212.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 Sw Prairie Trail Pky
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Grades: K-5
| 346 students
Rank: n/an/a
310 Nw School St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9670
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9670
Grades: PK
| 355 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50023, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50023, IA include Prairie Trail Elementary School, Ashland Ridge Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50023?
14 public schools are located in 50023.
What percentage of students in 50023 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 50023 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50023?
50023 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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