For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 7,600 students in Ankeny, IA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Ankeny, IA are Prairie Trail Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ankeny, IA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 70%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ankeny have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ankeny, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1705 Ne Trilein Dr
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9620
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9620
Gr: K-5 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: K-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Ashland Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Nw Ash Drive
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9594
Gr: K-5 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Parkview Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 Nw Pleasant St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9640
Gr: 6-7 | 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Prairie Ridge Middle School
(Math: 80% | 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
Gr: 6-7 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3800 Nw Abilene Rd
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9629
Gr: K-5 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2920 Nw 9th St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9690
Gr: K-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Sw Prairie Trail Pky
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9645
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Southeast Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Se Trilein Dr
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9650
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9650
Gr: K-5 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1202 W First St
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Ankeny, IA 50023
(515) 965-9680
Gr: K-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
East Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
710 Se 3rd St
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9660
Ankeny, IA 50021
(515) 965-9660
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Ankeny, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ankeny, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ankeny, IA include Prairie Trail Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Crocker Elementary School. Ankeny has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ankeny?
12 public elementary schools are located in Ankeny.
What is the racial composition of students in Ankeny?
Ankeny public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Ankeny are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ankeny include: Prairie Ridge Middle School vs. Parkview Middle School, Parkview Middle School vs. Prairie Ridge Middle School, East Elementary School vs. Northwest Elementary School
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