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Best 50311 Iowa Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 711 students in 50311, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 238 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 50311, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

The top-ranked public schools in 50311, IA are Windsor Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 50311 have an score of 65% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and score of 64% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in 50311, IA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.

Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50311, IA Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Windsor Elementary School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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5912 University Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8440

Gr: K-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Rank: #22.

Perkins Elementary School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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4301 College
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-8430

Gr: K-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

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50311, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Focus Elementary School (Closed 2006)

6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795

Gr: K-5 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Focus Middle School (Closed 2006)

6401 College Ave
Des Moines, IA 50311
(515) 242-7795

Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 50311, IA?

The top-ranked public schools in 50311, IA include Windsor Elementary School and Perkins Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in 50311?

2 public schools are located in 50311.

What percentage of students in 50311 go to public school?

75% of all K-12 students in 50311 are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 91%).

What is the racial composition of students in 50311?

50311 public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).