For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,362 students in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA.
The top ranked public schools in Prairie Trail are Prairie Trail Elementary School, Southview Middle School and Ankeny High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny, IA include Prairie Trail Elementary School, Southview Middle School and Ankeny High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny?
the neighborhood of Prairie Trail, Ankeny public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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