For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,479 students in 50315, IA (there are 2 private schools, serving 660 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 50315, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 50315, IA are Lincoln High School, Wright Elementary School and Howe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 50315 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in 50315, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50315, IA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,362 students
Rank: #22.
Wright Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5001 Sw 14th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8442
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Howe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Indianola
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8413
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3825 Indianola Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8415
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Rank: #55.
Park Ave Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3141 Sw 9th St
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8429
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #66.
Morris Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Geil Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8421
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8421
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #77.
Weeks Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
901 East Park Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8449
Grades: 6-8
| 685 students
Rank: #88.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Se 6th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8423
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #99.
Lovejoy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Kenyon Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8419
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #1010.
South Union Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 South Union
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #1111.
Studebaker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
300 E County Line Rd
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8436
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8436
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
50315, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Porter Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-8409
Grades: PK-5
| 547 students
1001 Amos Ave
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 242-7588
Grades: PK
| n/a students
925 Sw Porter
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Grades: K-5
| 11 students
Orchard Place School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
5412 Sw 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Des Moines, IA 50315
(515) 287-9700
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 50315, IA?
The top ranked public schools in 50315, IA include Lincoln High School, Wright Elementary School and Howe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 50315, IA?
11 public schools are located in 50315, IA.
What percentage of students in 50315, IA go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 50315, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 50315, IA?
50315, IA public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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